Trek Grades

Our treks have been graded A, B or C depending on their difficulty.
(More difficult treks are possible, but we would tend to categorise
them as expeditions). For more specific information about any tour
please see the individual trip dossier for each tour.

Grade A - Easy

These trips can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonably active
life. The walking part of the trip is fairly easy, usually between 5
and 6 hours a day. Note: Even on a Grade A - Easy trek there will be tough uphill sections on some days

Grade B - Moderate

You will be walking 5-7 hours a day and will encounter some steep
uphill and downhill sections. Some days may be at altitude. You should
be fit before considering taking a Grade B - Moderate trek

Grade C - Strenuous

A combination of moderate and strenuous walks, with some very steep
uphill and downhill sections, often at altitude. You will generally be
walking 6-8 hours a day. You should be fit and should prepare
physically before taking a Grade C - Strenuous trek

Note

Please note that the grading system is not a straightforward measure
of how far you are walking. Rather it is an overall indication of how
tough it will be and it takes into account the number of hours
trekking, altitude gain/ loss and trail conditions (rough track, steep
uphill etc.) and usual temperatures. So even though a trek is graded A – Easy it does not mean you will never feel tired. Similarly inexperienced trekkers need not necessarily avoid treks graded C – Strenuous.