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Below is a explanation of our Difficulty Levels. The first number in parentheses represents the level of physical demand, the second number represents the technical level.


Nivel 1 Difficulty:  Low ( 1 / 1 )

Physical Level 1: Walk on flat terrain with little slope. Minimal effort. Suitable for people with little or no experience.
Technical Level 1: No technical skills required. Acessible to children.
Nivel 2 Difficulty:  Low ( 2 / 2 )

Physical Level 2: Rough terrain typical of natural outdoor spaces, with some slopes involved. Experience in walking is advisable.
Technical Level 2: Some balance required. Accessible to children.
Nivel 3 Difficulty:  Medium ( 3 / 3 )
Physical Level 3: Difficult terrain in at least part of the route, with steep slopes. Suitable for a normal physical condition.
Technical Level 3: Use of hands for balance in some sections of the route. Accessible to children, under special supervision.
Nivel 4 Difficulty:  High ( 4 / 4 )
Physical Level 4: Hard terrain, difficult progression. Considerable effort. Psychological factor of exposure to the void. Requires a good physical condition.
Technical Level 4: Involves progression on rock, snow or ice surface, on a slope exceeding 45º. Possible use of fixed ropes. Not accessible to children.
Nivel 5 Difficulty:  High ( 5 / 5 )
Physical Level 5: High mountain. Hard physical demand. High exposure to void, freezing temperatures and thin air. Requires excellent physical condition.
Technical Level 5: Involves progression on rock, snow or ice surface, on a vertical plane or on a slope exceeding 75º. Use of PPE. Not accessible to children.
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