FLORIN GEORGE BANA-Mountain Guide and National Tour Leader

Hiking, Trekking and Backpacking

Moderate. Designed to be suitable for most people in good health with little or no mountain walking experience. These walking holidays are predominately on good paths and at lower altitude (maximum 1,900m). Expect to walk from between 4-5 hours per day.

Difficult. Suitable for most mountain-walkers, these trips involve long days at a moderate altitude (up to 2.200m), on good paths and tracks. A reasonable level of fitness is required as these treks can involve considerable amounts of ascent and descent and the occasional difficult day on rougher paths. Expect to walk 5-7 hours per day.

Very Difficult/Demanding. These holidays are physically challenging and are suitable for regular mountain-walkers who are used to extended days. These treks can involve difficult and demanding days as well as lengthy periods at higher altitudes(2,000m- 2,500m). A high level of fitness and previous trekking experience is essential. Expect to be walking 5-7 hours per day with the occasional longer day.

Snowshoeing

Introductory. Full instruction is given on snowshoe technique and equipment. Designed for those who have done little or no snowshoeing, but who take regular exercise and have a reasonable level of fitness. This is ideal for walkers who want to explore the mountains in winter. Expect to walk on a variety of terrain from flat to undulating, on and off the beaten tracks. Expect to walk for up to 4-6 hours a day. 

Intermediate. Suitable for most summer mountain-walkers, but generally involving longer days at a moderate altitude (up to 1,800m). Routes taken are mainly off the beaten track. A good level of fitness is required as these trips can involve considerable amounts of ascent and descent and the occasional difficult day. Expect to walk 5-7 hours per day.

Advanced. These holidays are very physically challenging and are suitable for regular mountain-walkers who are used to extended days. These treks can involve difficult and sometimes demanding days, as well as lengthy periods at higher altitudes(up to 2,500m). A high level of fitness and previous snowshoeing experience is essential. Expect to be walking 5-7 hours per day with the occasional longer day.