Difficulty levels
Can I do it? How to choose the right experience for you
Often we are attracted to a nice excursion but we have doubts about the technical difficulties it involves. It is our task to give as much information as possible to allow you to evaluate the feasibility of a tour according to your physical abilities and interests. Not an easy task I would say!
For each excursion that I propose, the technical details on length, height differences, type of terrain, etc … are reported as well as a subdivision based on difficulty.
Any walk can be tailored on your fitness and interests. There are so many options in Tuscany!!! Routes have varied terrains and distances, so you can walk as much or as little as you wish. As you can understand I’m very flexible, there will always be a suitable route option!
Route rating
Easy
- Well-kept paths, fine for even occasional walkers.
- Average daily distance: 3 – 9 Km / 2 – 6 miles
- Average daily walking time: up to 4 hours
- Total overall difference in height: less than 300 mt / 990 ft
Moderate
- Ideal for those who walk for a morning or afternoon on a regular basis. Footing may be on a variety of surfaces. No extended ascents or descents, but some rewarding climbs.
- Average daily distance: 6 – 13 Km / 4 – 8 miles
- Average daily walking time: up to 5 hours
- Total overall difference in height: between 200 mt / 660 ft and 600 mt / 1970 ft
Demanding
- Suitable for experienced walkers who are comfortable with ascents and descents (but no scrambling!). Uneven terrain possible. Elevation gains of up to 600 mt / 2.000 feet.
- Average daily distance: 9 – 16 Km / 6 – 10 miles or more
- Average daily walking time: up to 6 hours or more
- Total overall difference in height: between 400 mt / 1320 ft and 1000 mt / 3280 ft or more
Meaning of the technical terms
Average distance
The length of a route – measured in Km or Miles – is normally calculated through the use of professional GPS devices or paper maps.
Average daily walking time
It is always indicative as it obviously depends on the physical condition of the participants and the variables encountered along the route (weather, ground conditions, etc …). Generally, it is estimated to be able to travel about 3 km per hour on a group excursion.
Total overall difference in height
The difference in height – reported in mt and ft – is called “positive” (represented with the + sign) when it represents the sum of all the ascents along the route. Instead, we speak of a “negative” difference in height (represented by the – sign) when all the descents are added together.