Degree of difficulty in mountain and adventure

Before embarking on an adventure itinerary, it is important that you always know its level of difficulty. For this, in the mountain and adventure tours, we use grading systems that allow you to obtain information in advance about the difficulty of each route. In this article of our blog Blog, we want you to know the way we measure the degree of difficulty of the routes of mountain and adventure Huka, so you always know the level of preparation you will need and the requirement to which you will be exposed. To this grading system, you can also add a plus sign (+) where the difficulties slightly exceed the characteristics described here.

BEGINNER

Relaxed (1)
Enjoy an adventure, clear your mind and connect with nature at your own pace.

• Activity: 1-3 hours, most days.
• Distances: less than 5 km, most of the time.
• Surfaces: flat terrain.
• Elevation change: little or none.

Easy (2)
Ideal for newcomers to more active travel.

• Activity: 3-5 hours, most days.
• Distances: walking up to 10 km most of the time.
• Surfaces: uneven terrain, with some steep climbs and descents.
• Elevation change: up to 600 meters per day.

INTERMEDIATE

Moderate (3)
For those who are taking their first steps or want to continue adding experience in nature.

• Activity: 5-8 hours, at least, some of the days.
• Distances: walking up to 16 km, most days.
• Surfaces: undulating or hilly terrain with some steep climbs / descents and uneven trails.
• Elevation change: up to 1000 meters per day.

Demanding (4)
Recommended for people engaged in physical activity with basic activity skills.

• Activity: 8-10 hours, at least, some of the days.
• Distances: up to 20 km most days.
• Surfaces: Mountainous and exposed terrain with steep ascents and descents and uneven trails.
• Elevation change: up to 1200 meters per day.
• Altitude: up to 4500 meters. Altitude experience may be required.

ADVANCED

Difficult (5)

Designed for trained and experienced people in the field.

• Activity: more than 10 hours, at least, some of the days.
• Distances: 20 km or more most days.
• Surfaces: remote, hilly and exposed terrain with steep ascents and descents, uneven trails with loose features.
• Elevation change: up to 1200 meters per day.
• Altitude: can exceed 4500 meters. Altitude experience is required.