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The levels at which are walking holidays are graded depend on a number of factors. These are estimated overall walking time, how much ascent and descent there is and terrain details. It is often hard to grade tours in a fixed way and therefore our grading should only be treated as a guide.
You can compare this information to some walks you have done in the past and decide if your selected walking holiday is suitable for you. If you need any help then please contact us and we will be happy to help.
These are our easiest walking holidays. Walks are generally short and up to three to four hours in length (excluding breaks) and/or optional excursions. They are generally flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Easy day walks are interspersed with more strenuous sections. Walks are generally four to five hours walking per day (excluding breaks) in hilly to mountainous areas using well kept but sometimes stoney paths.
Strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous regions. Five to seven hours walking per day, sometimes carrying backpack with stuff for 1 night. Height differences between 500 – 1000 metres per day.
Heavy excursions in mountainous regions sometimes carrying backpacks with items for a few nights. Generally six to eight hours walking per day with height differences of up to 1200 metres per day. This grade is only suitable for guests with excellent condition and fitness and no fear of heights.
With an independent (self guided) tour you can holiday in any size group from individuals, couples or small groups, group or guided tours have a maximum size of around 12-16 persons but the minimum varies from tour to tour and is detailed in each tour schedule.
It is your personal preference to which category you wish to choose, only you can decide what you are best suited too. Find some more information below to help you decide.
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