YELLOW 1-3 NEWBIES-AMATEURS (LEISURELY)

Suitable for anyone in good health, who enjoys exploring on foot rather than always in a vehicle. A mixture
of sightseeing and easier walking of around 5hrs a day. Walking paths could be around sites, through
andean villages or on well marked trails and at lower altitudes (under 2500m). Regions are rarely flat so
some ascent or descents could be expected but rarely above around 500m. Length of the route 0-12km.
Tipycally involve 2-3 days.*SOMETIMES THESE ARE CONFUSED WITH HIKES(just one day and less tan 5 hrs
walking) OR FOOTPATHING.- on those ones dislevel are no more than 200m. and not over 1800m. So similar
to T2 German/Swiss scale.

GREEN 4-6 TREKKERS (MODERATE)

Suitable for fit weekend walkers. Consecutive walking days, of around 4-8 hours on generally good paths.
Ascents and descents will increase and could be 1000m+/- but often less. Some walking may be at higher
altitude (3000m – 4500m) with the occasional higher pass and you may have some walking on snow. There
may be occasions where you have to carry overnight kit on one or two days. Length of the route 12-18km.
Tipycally involve 3-4 days. So similar to T3 German/Swiss scale.

BLUE 7-9 EXTREME TREKKERS (CHALLENGING)

Previous trekking experience and a good level of fitness is required for these trips as there will be
consecutive days of longer trekking in more remote areas with rougher paths. Days will be around 5-9 hours
often with some steep ascents and descents(1500m+/-). Some ice/snow trekking is possible without the
use of crampons and/or ice axe. You may be required to carry a heavier backpack with overnight essentials
or equipment for some days and sleeping at higher altitudes (generally up to 5000m). Length of the route
15-22km. Tipycally involve 5-7 days. So similar to T4 German/Swiss scale.

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RED 10-12 EXTREME CRAZY TREKKERS (TOUGH STRENUOUS)
You should be an experienced and confident trekker or mountaineer with a good level of endurance and
fitness to enjoy these holidays. Days will generally be long 7+ hours; dislevels +/- over 1500m , with more
days of consecutive trekking than on lower graded trips. Usually these trips spend some time above 5000m.
The routes will be more technical and mountaineering equipment may often be needed. Some areas can
be remote, and extremes of weather and climate may be encountered. Length of the route 18-25km.
Tipycally involve 7+ days. So similar to T5 German/Swiss scale.