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Difficulty Levels

How to read technical level and physical effort

Overview
Technical difficulties
Physical Exertion

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

Lettera T bianca in grassetto centrata su un solido sfondo verde a forma quadrata con angoli arrotondati che rappresenta la difficoltà dell'escursione di grado T che sta per turistico

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.

Lettera E bianca in grassetto centrata su un solido sfondo giallo-arancio a forma quadrata con angoli arrotondati che rappresenta la difficoltà dell'escursione di grado E che sta per escursionisti

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.

Lettera EE bianca in grassetto centrata su un solido sfondo rosso a forma di quadrata con angoli arrotondati che rappresenta la difficoltà dell'escursione di grado EE che sta per escursionista esperto

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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