Choosing your Walking holiday

Our walks and treks are all graded by difficulty taking into consideration the daily distances covered, the terrain, ascents and descents, climate and altitude. The Trip Notes on our website contain detailed information about what to expect to help you choose a trip which suits your fitness and experience level.

Walking grades

Good paths, low altitude and mostly undemanding terrain, with plenty of nonwalking time in the itinerary. Ideal for those in good health who can walk three to five hours in a day. Previous walking experience is not necessary.

Expect a mix of leisurely and moderate walks on fairly good paths at low altitude, with some more demanding ascents and descents and occasionally tricky terrain to spice it up just a little.

With generally good paths at low altitude (mainly below 2,500m), this is best for fit and active people who can walk three to seven hours a day with some more challenging terrain and demanding ascents and descents.

Combining moderate walks with some challenging hikes and demanding treks on difficult terrain or at higher altitudes, this is perfect for fit walkers who want to challenge themselves.

Trekking days are generally between six to eight hours, with some long, steep ascents and descents, sometimes at high altitude and on difficult terrain. A good fitness level and previous trekking experience is recommended.

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Difficult terrain often at high altitudes and long trekking days (sometimes over nine hours). Requires a high level of fitness and you should be a confident, experienced trekker.

Walking trips

Here’s a summary of all the Walking trips we offer and where to find out more. We’ve included some of our favourites on the following pages, but you’ll find our full programme on our website.