Difficulty level

Tours are categorized into four levels of difficulty, i.e. from one shoe up to four shoes.

The trip classification is for reference only. Individual trips may fall into more than one category, and unpredictable changes in external conditions such as weather can affect how difficult a trip turns out to be.

NOTE: Estimated travel time is a guideline only and depends on the group and circumstances at each time.

Light and short trips: Short day trips, 4 - 6 hours. Mostly on flat land. No or small rivers. Light daypack. Accessible to most.

Examples of such trips at FFA.

Moderately difficult trips: Moderately long day hikes, usually 5 - 7 hours. Mostly off-trail and/or in hilly terrain. Backpack does not need to be heavy.

No or easy courses. Participants need to be in fairly good training.

Examples of such trips at FFA.

Difficult trips: Somewhat long day trips, 6 - 8 hours. Hiking in mountainous terrain and even loose rocks. May have to wade through difficult rivers.

If overnight stays are required, they are usually in houses, but you may need to carry a sleeping bag. Participants must be in good physical condition.

Examples of such trips at FFA.

Very difficult trips: Difficult and long day hikes, often over 10 hours. Walking with everything on your back, often in steep mountainous terrain, loose rocks and boulders.

Difficult rivers can be expected. Only for people in very good training.

Examples of such trips at FFA.