Difficulty
WALKING/HIKING TOURS GRADES
EASY
Relaxed walks suitable for walkers with average levels of fitness and in general good health. These walks are typically on maintained trails or quiet roads. Gradients are gentle with no steep uphill or downhill sections. Perfect for those with little or no previous experience of walking holidays, or those looking for a relaxing experience.
Walking is typically limited to 2-4h per day.
Daily distances: up to 10 km / 6 mi
Walking is typically limited to 2-4h per day.
Daily distances: up to 10 km / 6 mi
EASY TO MODERATE
Distances on this holiday are bit longer with some moderate uphill or downhill elevations which require good level of fitness. Generally, the walking routes are well maintained but may involve some rougher terrain and steeper or exposed sections on certain days. Perfect for those with a relatively good level of fitness.
Walking is on average 4-6h per day
Daily distances: 8-16 km / 5-10 mi
Walking is on average 4-6h per day
Daily distances: 8-16 km / 5-10 mi
MODERATE
Walking distances on this type of holiday are longer and some of the days may be challenging than others. Moderate itineraries include longer walking days with steeper and longer ascents and descents. Terrain may be mixed, including rocky areas. Perfect for those with a relatively good level of fitness.
Walking is on average 5-8h per day
Daily distances: 15-25 km / 9-16 mi
Walking is on average 5-8h per day
Daily distances: 15-25 km / 9-16 mi
MODERATE TO STRENUOUS
This walk is made for the experienced walkers looking for a challenge. Long days with significant and consistent steep ascent and descents on varied terrain which is often rugged underfoot, requiring a good level of fitness. There may be some exposed sections that require a head for heights. Navigation could be more difficult in poor weather conditions.
Very good level of fitness is required.
Walking is on average 6-9h per day (up to 15km).
Daily distances: 20-30 km / 12-19 mi
Very good level of fitness is required.
Walking is on average 6-9h per day (up to 15km).
Daily distances: 20-30 km / 12-19 mi
STRENUOUS
For this holiday excellent level of fitness and experience is required. Full days on challenging terrain, distances, ascents and descents suited for experienced walkers with a high level of fitness. Terrain is rough and could be Alpine or mountainous in nature and remote. Possibility of exposed sections and/or sections with cables/chains/ladders to aid ascent and descent. Walkers need to have experience in navigation and mountaineering skills. Weather conditions can be changeable and rough.
Walking is on average 8-10h per day
Daily distances: 25-35 km / 15-22 mi
Walking is on average 8-10h per day
Daily distances: 25-35 km / 15-22 mi
CYCLING TOURS GRADES
EASY
Easy and relaxed cycling holiday suitable for beginners and families with children. There is plenty of time to relax en route with short cycling days and not many uphills, the terrain being mostly flat.
Daily distances: up to 35 km / 22 mi
Daily distances: up to 35 km / 22 mi
EASY TO MODERATE
This holiday requires cyclist with better level of fitness who are occasional cyclist. Cycling days are longer and higher hills are possible. You may be cycling on dedicated cycle paths or quiet country roads with occasional stretches on busier roads. Routes are generally on flat terrain with some occasional moderate uphill and downhill sections
Daily distances: 30-55 km / 18-35 mi
Daily distances: 30-55 km / 18-35 mi
MODERATE
This holiday is suitable for cyclist with higher level of fitness with longer cycling days and steeper ascents and descents. Distances and hills are longer and some of the days are challenging. Riding is on quiet country roads wherever possible but there maybe stretches of busier roads particularly as you pass through or cycle into towns or cities.
Daily distances: 55-75 km / 35-47 mi
Daily distances: 55-75 km / 35-47 mi
MODERATE TO STRENUOUS
This is challenging holiday for the avid cyclist who are prepared for steep hills and long distances. Moderate/strenuous itineraries involve extended steep ascents and descents along the routes. Riding is on quiet country roads wherever possible but there maybe stretches of busier roads particularly as you pass through or cycle into towns or cities.
Daily distances: 65-85 km / 40-53 mi
Daily distances: 65-85 km / 40-53 mi
STRENUOUS
These are challenging itineraries, and are mostly road cycling tours.
This holidays are made for keen cyclist who can cycle long and challenging days in a row. Hills are steep and distances are long. Riding is on quiet country roads wherever possible but there maybe stretches of busier roads particularly as you pass through or cycle into towns or cities.
Daily distances: 90-130 km / 56-81 mi
Daily distances: 90-130 km / 56-81 mi