Hiking Levels of Difficulty

The hikes are graded according to difficulty, but you can walk as much or as little as you like. Please see ‘Flexibility’ section. Please note on each day’s itinerary, there will be information detailing distance, elevation and grading.

Easy: walking along well-established paths and tracks with some short ascents/descents. These trips are suitable for most people who enjoy occasional exercise.

Easy to Intermediate: walking along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose (gravel) surfaces. Ascents/descents up to 1 hour. These trips are suitable for most people who have a reasonable level of fitness.

Intermediate: walking along a variety of paths and tracks. Frequent rocky uneven areas and cobbled paths. Ascents/descents: 1-2 hours. These trips are suitable for those who have a reasonable to good level of fitness.

Intermediate to Difficult: walking along varied paths and surfaces, occasionally challenging, with ascents/descents of 2-3 hours. These trips are suitable for more experienced walkers who have a good level of fitness.

Finding Your Pace: Hiking Grades Explained

We believe your holiday should be as challenging or as relaxing as you desire. While each day’s itinerary provides specific data on distance and elevation, our grading system helps you choose the journey that best aligns with your fitness and ambition.

Our Grading Levels

• Easy: Perfect for those who enjoy occasional exercise. These walks follow well-established paths and tracks with gentle, short ascents and descents.
• Easy to Intermediate: Designed for those with a reasonable level of fitness. You’ll walk on clear paths with occasional loose gravel surfaces and steady climbs or descents lasting up to one hour.
• Intermediate: Ideal for walkers with a good fitness base. These routes traverse a variety of terrain, including rocky uneven areas and traditional cobbled paths. Expect sustained ascents or descents of one to two hours.
• Intermediate to Difficult: Tailored for experienced hikers with high fitness levels. These journeys feature varied and occasionally challenging surfaces, with more significant ascents and descents lasting between two and three hours.

Total Flexibility

Regardless of the grade, your comfort is our priority. Our “Flexibility” policy ensures that you can walk as much or as little as you like—allowing you to pivot from a challenging climb to a relaxed afternoon by the pool or a longer lunch at a local bodega whenever the mood strikes.

Check the specific tour itineraries for detailed daily stats to find your perfect match.