Hiking difficulty levels

Hiking difficulty levels

EASY

  • Suitable without hiking experience; 
  • Moderate height difference;
  • A short distance from civilization; 
  • Possibility to walk the route in any shoes and clothes;
  • Trekking poles are recommended but not required;
  • Possible with a city backpack;
  • Upon completion, pleasant fatigue and sound sleep are guaranteed.

BELOW THE AVERAGE

  • Poles and boots are highly recommended;
  • There may be loose areas and snow patches;
  • The trails are less common, the ascents and descents are steeper, but still passable, even if you have no experience.
  • Backpack and any comfortable sports clothes will suit
  • Height up to 3500 m

AVERAGE

  • Have amateur hiking experience;
  • Height from 2000 m;
  • There may be prolonged but moderate climbs;
  • Trekking shoes required;
  • Need sticks;
  • Backpack with unloading belt;
  • It is possible to use alpine equipment (no experience needed, guides will help)
  • An opportunity to test your physical capabilities and completely forget about everyday problems during the hike.

ABOVE AVERAGE

  • High, but not extreme loads;
  • Long descents and ascents with different types of terrain;
  • It is possible to use alpine equipment;
  • You need high trekking boots, poles and a backpack with a load capacity of 60 liters or more;
  • You need glasses of the 3rd category of blackout;
  • Some sections of the route may be suitable for both intermediate and difficult levels

HIGH

  • Have experience at 3000 m;
  • Long climbs;
  • Good tall, stiff trekking shoes and technical clothing are a must; 
  • Backpack from 60l;
  • Sticks are needed;
  • Category 3 or 4 glasses required;
  • There may be very low temperatures;
  • Possibility of using crampons, ice axes;
  • Working with alps equipment;
  • Pre-training fees are required;
  • Most likely this is a mountain climb or a multi-day hiking trip with a lot of equipment.