To prepare yourself for the best of your vacation we recommend that you start planning it in an advance. Please note that the grades bellow only represent a brief guide through the difficulties of our tours which are only set to faster help you choose what would suit you best. As the most important tip for an unforgettable walking holiday is to choose a trip which corresponds to your physical condition, we strongly recommend you to read carefully the trip dossier of each particular tour you are interested in and make yourself ready in advance if needed in order to face prepared its physical requirements and enjoy it as much as possible.

A – easy
Leisure trips through flat or low hilly terrains with up to 3-4 walking hours per day and length of up to 15km. Uphill/downhill walking averages between 100 and 300m per day. The trail follows dirty roads and well maintained paths. The shorter hikes allow more time for sightseeing or enjoying local landmarks, cuisine, shops etc.

B – moderate
These are the most preferred tours for average walkers. They encompass walks in both hilly and low mountain areas with some steep parts with up to 5 walking hours per day and length of up to 20km. Uphill/downhill walking averages between 300 and 800m per day. The trip passes along dirty roads and well maintained paths. These hikes allow more time to be spent while on the path enjoying beautiful natural sceneries, exploring wilder habitats etc.

C – difficult
Trips with more strenuous walks, requiring good physical condition. The terrain is always mountainous (but not necessarily alpine) with up to 6-7 walking hours per day and length of not more than 25 km. Uphill/downhill walking averages between 800 and 1100m per day. Although following well marked routes the paths may be barely visible at some points passing over landslides, rocky slopes or overgrown meadows for a while. Early starts are recommended to allow enough time for walking even in case of bad weather.

D – demanding
Trips for experienced hikers with better than average physical condition and having no problems with heights. The paths are normally above the tree line in the alpine zone of the mountains, reaching altitudes of 2500 m a.s.l. or more. Although these may not be very long in distance several longer steep ascents/descents may be carried out within a day time passing through valleys and high mountain passes. You may have to carry your staff for 1-2 overnights in the mountains. The walk normally takes not more than 8 hours while the uphill/downhill walking exceeds 1100m per day. Early starts are needed to allow enough time for walking even in case of a bad weather.

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