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To help you choose the trip that’s right for you, we’ve put together an in-house rating of the difficulty levels of our itineraries.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”10px||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#0B7A75″ header_3_font_size=”32px” width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||28px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#2F3734″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n AT A LOSS WHEN IT COMES TO ESTIMATING YOUR HIKING LEVEL? 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However, you will need to manage the sequence of walking days and the remoteness of the journey. <\/p>\n You must be able to climb at least 800 meters per day, over several days. You must accept the sometimes sketchy conditions of accommodation, which could potentially be in a camp. <\/p>\n We advise you to keep in shape before you set off by practicing an endurance sport regularly.<\/p>\n [et_pb_section global_module=\"4330\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”3\/5″ content_tablet=”” content_phone=”” content_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/watse.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-5.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n These trips are for you if you already have a good experience of hiking and\/or trekking.<\/p>\n Walks are between 6 and 8 hours daily for the duration of the trip, and some sections may be more difficult. The trip may take place at high altitude on part of the itinerary. <\/p>\n You must be able to climb at least 1000 meters per day, over several consecutive days. 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The remoteness of certain itineraries represents real adventures, and the experience already acquired on previous trips will be of paramount importance so that you can make the most of them. <\/p>\n You must be able to climb at least 1500 meters per day, over several consecutive days. You must be willing to accept potentially difficult mountain conditions and sometimes rustic accommodation in refuges, lodges or camps. <\/p>\n You’ll need to keep fit regularly, practising an endurance sport several times a week, and preparing yourself specifically two months before departure.<\/p>\n We advise you to start with a less remote itinerary, to gain experience and prepare yourself for this second stay. First things first. <\/p>\nHere you'll find all the essential equipment you'll need during your stay.<\/h3>\n
Here you'll find all the essential equipment you'll need during your stay.<\/h3>\n
What are difficulty ratings for?<\/h3>\n
Here’s how to estimate your level accurately and choose the adventure that’s right for you!<\/p>\n1\/5: EASY-LEVEL STAYS<\/h3>\n
As for your physical condition, you’re in good health and should be able to cover an average of 500 meters of ascent per day.
Although this type of holiday is not very physically demanding, we advise you to keep fit before you leave by practicing an endurance sport regularly.
In any case, a little physical activity never hurt anyone! <\/p>\n2\/5: MODERATE-LEVEL STAYS<\/h3>\n
3\/5: SUSTAINED-LEVEL STAYS<\/h3>\n
4\/5: VERY INTENSIVE STAYS<\/h3>\n