Great Escapes: Your Adventure Starts Here

Welcome to Great Escapes!

Welcome to the world of Great Escapes, where the desire for adventure becomes reality. Our name embodies the essence of what we do: offering mountain enthusiasts the chance to escape the everyday and embark on captivating adventures, surrounded by nature and the great outdoors.

For over 35 years, we have been a trusted name in the outdoor clothing industry. Our team, with years of experience, is dedicated to creating functional and durable products that meet the highest technical standards. Made in Italy design is our hallmark, a guarantee of unmatched quality and style.

We are for the adventurous, the curious, those who seek new horizons and want to discover new ways to escape.

Our strength

Discover what sets us apart and what represents the beating heart of our business.

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Our brand

An escape from the daily routine to immerse yourself in untouched nature.

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Our Story

A 35-year journey with a forward-looking vision, always striving for continuous growth.

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Our commitment

Respecting our company values, people, and the environment to strive for TRUE sustainability.

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What sets us apart?

EXPERIENCE

Thanks to our team's many years of experience in the outdoor clothing sector, we create products that meet the highest technical standards.

MADE IN ITALY DESIGN

Made in Italy design is a guarantee of high quality. Our garments are crafted with meticulous care to ensure optimal functionality on every adventure.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

We study the most innovative fabrics and technologies available in the textile market, integrating them into our products to create ergonomic, comfortable garments with the best fit and a modern style.

GARMENTS THAT ARE
INCREASINGLY RESILIENT
AND DURABLE,
THEREFORE SUSTAINABLE

In our ongoing commitment to finding fabrics with high quality and sustainability standards, we have achieved a significant milestone: the development of two fabrics with an abrasion resistance of approximately 300,000 Martindale cycles, adhering to sustainability practices.

This achievement represents a major point of pride for us.

Our story

1989
At the foot of the imposing Grigne mountains, a symbol of a great alpine tradition, the Great Escapes brand was born. In 1989, the first collection was released under the guidance of the Lecco-based company Cal (Centro Abbigliamento Lombardo).
’90/’00
To strengthen the brand's presence in the international mountaineering world, we had the honor of sponsoring renowned climbers such as Tomo Cesen and Jim Bridwell, as well as various expeditions and climbing events.
2018
In 2018, a new chapter in our history began. Under the guidance of Arturo Milani, the Great Escapes brand reintroduced itself to the market with a new corporate identity and a redesign of the historic logo.
2019
In 2019, we opened our first flagship store in Lecco. It became a landmark for enthusiasts and a starting point for the subsequent openings of both owned and partnered retail locations in the following years.
2022
We inaugurated our new headquarters, featuring two large warehouses and a modern, welcoming showroom, a tangible symbol of our commitment to growth and innovation.
TODAY
And now we are ready to embrace new challenges with enthusiasm, driven by the adventurous spirit and innovation that have always been at the core of everything we do.

Our business today

With a growing market, we are a leading name in the outdoor clothing industry.

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Direct clients in Italy and France

GROWING SALES NETWORK

Over the past six years, our sales network has consistently grown, now encompassing 200 retail clients in Italy and France. This reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality products to our business partners.

Owned and partner stores

STRATEGIC PHYSICAL PRESENCE

We believe our stores are not just points of sale but genuine meeting places for outdoor enthusiasts, where they can receive expert advice.

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Our brand

The name Great Escapes was chosen because we believe that mountain lovers - whether hikers, climbers, or ski mountaineers -dream of escaping the daily routine to immerse themselves in enchanting and magical places, surrounded by pristine nature.

Our logo tells our story. Originally inspired by the desert's compass rose, symbolizing vast spaces and boundless freedom, it has evolved to better represent our passion for peaks and alpine adventures. Now, a stylized compass guides our journey, serving as a tangible symbol of our determination to lead mountain enthusiasts towards new discoveries and challenges.

Our Commitment

We are committed to upholding our manifesto, the foundation on which we build every step of our outdoor mission, and to respecting people and the world around us at every stage of our journey. Discover our path towards an outdoor future with the goal of preserving the beauty of nature and our planet.

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