Difficulty Levels
How to read technical level and physical effort
Come leggere livello tecnico e impegno fisico
Overview
Each of our excursions is assessed based on both technical difficulty and physical effort required, so
participants can self-evaluate their abilities and choose activities that match their expectations and goals.
- Technical Difficulty refers to the specific skills required to tackle a route. It considers mountain
knowledge, personal ability, and comfort with exposure — independently of physical fitness. - Physical Effort relates to athletic preparation, i.e. the intensity of performance one can sustain and
the ability to recover in a short time.
Overview
Each of our excursions is assessed based on both technical difficulty and physical effort required, so
participants can self-evaluate their abilities and choose activities that match their expectations and goals.
- Technical Difficulty refers to the specific skills required to tackle a route. It considers mountain
knowledge, personal ability, and comfort with exposure — independently of physical fitness. - Physical Effort relates to athletic preparation, i.e. the intensity of performance one can sustain and
the ability to recover in a short time.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
T – Tourist
(White “T” on a green rounded square background) Routes that follow country roads, mule tracks, or comfortable paths. They are relatively short, well-marked itineraries with no orientation issues.
Suitable for those without specific hiking experience.
E – Hiker
(White “E” on a yellow-orange rounded square background) Routes mainly on paths, or occasionally on tracks across varied terrain (pastures, scree, rocky ground),usually signposted.
They require some orientation skills, basic mountain experience, walking endurance, and appropriate
footwear and equipment.
EE – Expert Hiker
(White “EE” on a red rounded square background)
Routes that may not always be marked and demand strong ability to move confidently on varied mountain
terrain.
They may include steep and slippery slopes, scree, or short snowfields that can be crossed without
mountaineering gear.
They require solid mountain experience, sure-footedness, good physical preparation, proper gear, and
reliable orientation skills.
PHYSICAL COMMITMENT
Low: You can walk for 4–5 hours on rolling terrain at a steady pace, managing up to +500 m
elevation gain with a daypack (~7 kg).
Medium: You can walk for 5–7 hours on rolling terrain at a steady pace, managing up to +1000 m
elevation gain with a daypack (~7–10 kg). You can repeat this performance for a couple of
consecutive days.
High: You have an excellent fitness level and can hike all day on rolling terrain at a steady pace,
managing up to +1500 m elevation gain with a heavier backpack (10+ kg). You can sustain
demanding effort for several consecutive days with efficient recovery.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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