Trekking Grades
All of our holidays which include a significant element of walking are considered to be treks. These range from exended trips into wilderness areas, with a full trek crew and porter or pack-animal support, to short hotel-based holidays involving a series of day-hikes. The following grades should be considered in conjunction with each individual holiday description.
Easy
Suitable for most people in good health, these trips include only a short element of trekking which is predominantly on good paths and at low altitude.
Moderate
Suitable for most hillwalkers and generally involving shorter days at moderate altitude, on good paths and tracks. However, a reasonable level of fitness is required as these treks can involve considerable amounts of ascent and descent and the occasional difficult day.
Demanding
Physically very challenging, but suitable for regular hillwalkers who are used to extended days. These treks can involve difficult and sometimes glaciated terrain, as well as lengthy periods at high altitude.
Strenuous
Our toughest treks, involving many long days, often in isolated areas and at extreme altitude. These treks might also include difficult pass crossings, requiring basic mountaineering skills and equipment. A high level of fitness and previous trekking experience is essential.
