Walking Grades

Centred and multi centred walking


Walks vary in difficulty by distance walking time ascent descent types of path and exposed sections and to express all these parameters as one grade is very difficult. We have given a guideline for each area on the brochure page and here is an explanation in general terms of what we mean. If you need further advice please contact us.



Easy


This is the easiest of walks mostly following a contour or gentle downhill route on even surfaced and clearly marked paths. There will be some uphill sections but they will not be steep or long.
Average of all walks in all countries* - 3½hours 10 km ascent 150m descent 300m.


Moderate


These walks will involve uphill and downhill stretches on paths having both even and uneven surfaces. Some will offer opportunities for variation in distance. Some may include short sections of exposed path but not of such difficulty to deter most walkers. Where this is the case there will be a warning in the walk notes.
Average of all walks in all countries* 4½ hours 11 km ascent 350m descent 600m.

Challenging


These walks are the most challenging and require a good level of fitness. Routes may go through quite remote territory with long ascents (up to 1300m) and descents (up to 1600m) and may include some exposed sections which might be inappropriate for vertigo sufferers. Some might involve limited scrambling.
Average of all walks in all countries* 6½ hours 16km ascent 850m descent 1150m

* there are variations between countries and resorts

Hotel to Hotel Trekking


Details of distance walking time ascent descent are shown for each


day on the trek page. Here we have taken into account transport alternatives in case of inclement weather or if you have overstretched your selves. Also exposed sections terrain and walking paths.

Easy


Treks with good transport alternatives to shorten walking days, suitable for children.

Moderate


Treks that have limited or no transport alternatives, they will involve uphill and downhill stretches on paths having both even and uneven surfaces. Some may include short sections of exposed path, but not of such difficulty to deter most walkers. Where this is the case there will be a warning in the walk notes. Some long days.

Challenging


These treks are the most challenging, and require a good level of fitness. Routes will go through remote landscapes with no transport options. They will have long ascents and descents, and may include some exposed sections which might be inappropriate for vertigo sufferers. Some might involve limited scrambling.

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