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Walking grades

Walking holidays for all

Our choice of destinations is ever-growing and this year for those who prefer a gentler option we have added grade 3 walking holidays in Provence and Umbria.

For those of you who like more of a challenge we continue to offer the Subbética, Grazalema, the Alpujarras, Mallorca and Montsant.

Also new for 2008 are our wild, warm winter breaks on the Island of Bryher in the Isles of Scilly. Not only are islands dramatic at this time of year, but with cheaper rates and no supplements for singles, they are a bargain.

Walking Grades

Whether it's a leisurely flower walk or something more strenuous, you'll be out for most of the day.

Grade Distance Max. ascent Locations
1 up to 3M/5km 300ft/100m Photography locations
2 up to 6M/10km 600ft/180m Grazalema/Tresco
3 up to 9M/14km 1500ft/460m Aracena/Tuscany/Umbria/ Provence
4 up to 12M/19km 2500ft/760m Grazalema/Subbética/ Mallorca
4+ up to 12M/19km 2500ft/760m Alpujarras/Montsant
+ indicates a greater amount of ascent or more demanding terrain

All our holidays are graded and we try to offer a range of walks to suit most levels of fitness.

However, what is consistent with all our grades is that we strive, through our guides, to make the walks a richly rewarding experience in as wide a way as possible, rather than simply in terms of miles and peaks covered.

All our walks take between six and nine hours except our short walks/flower walks which take between five and seven hours.

If you have any doubts about your fitness, or concerns about steep drops or underfoot conditions do please phone or request a call from us.