ACTIVITY LEVELS

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?

It’s one of the questions we get most often. The answer is simple: on any B&R trip, you do not have to be an athlete in any way, shape or form. We classify our active trips according to how far you’ll be travelling each day and how challenging the terrain is, with activity levels ranging from 1-5 (occasional to expert). This helps people choose the trip that’s right for them, because we understand activity level preferences vary among groups. Whether it’s adding mileage to a ride, skipping the afternoon hike to hit the spa, or opting for one of our top-of-the-line e-bikes for an extra boost uphill, we ensure travellers at any level can join a B&R trip together and hit the slow road at their own pace.

Walking

LEVEL 1 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) per day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.

LEVEL 2 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) per day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.

LEVEL 3 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) per day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.

LEVEL 4 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.

LEVEL 5 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) per day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or wellmaintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.

Biking

LEVEL 1 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) per day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills – all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.

LEVEL 2 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) per day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.

LEVEL 3 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) per day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs.

LEVEL 4 50 km (30 mi.) per day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.

LEVEL 5 50-60 km (30-37 mi.) per day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain, with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options.

E-Bikes

ALL LEVELS Don’t be intimidated by our activity levels. Get a push up those difficult hills. Speed up to see the world on one of our e-bikes. The coolest people are doing it!