FITNESS
As you will see our trips are divided into Walks, Treks/Trekking Peaks, Climbs/Expeditions.
We have then graded each one on a scale of Basic - 1, Intermediate - 2 and Advanced - 3 on the level of fitness required so that you can prepare yourself prior to your holiday. We want you to enjoy your trip and recognise that advice may be required regarding fitness. Please request this when completing your booking form or please get in touch and we will gladly discuss this with you.
Where you are booking a Cultural Tour we recommend you pay attention to your health and fitness prior to travel and we don’t advise a specific level of fitness for these tours.
Please let us know of any pre existing condition that may affect you whilst travelling with us.
Walks
Basic 1: Walk easily for 2 hours per day in undulating terrain.
Intermediate 2: Walk easily for 3-4 hours per day in hilly terrain.
Advanced: Walk easily for 5 hours per day in hilly terrain.
Treks / Trekking Peaks
Basic 1: Walk for 4-6 hours per day in hilly terrain.
Intermediate 2: Walk for 5-7 hours per day with a mixture of steep and hilly terrain and some ice and snow. Fixed ropes and crampons may be necessary – training will be available.
Advanced 3: Walk for 5-7 hours per day with some days of steep terrain and walking on ice or snow. Fixed ropes and crampons may be necessary – training will be available.
Climbs / Expeditions
Basic 1: Climb for 3-8 hours per day and areas of steep walking on snow and ice.
Intermediate 2: Climb for 6-8 hours per day and areas of steep walking on snow and ice and continue for 10 to 20 days.
Advanced 3: Climb as for Intermediate 2 except this level may be climbing at this intensity for over 30 days.