difficulty & grading

We are flexible with the group and undertake a holistic approach to running, we appreciate the individuality of everybody's running capabilities. This is why we have carefully design trips for all abilities. We put emphasis on the experience, the journey and doing what we love in spectacular locations as one of our main criteria for each trail running holiday. They are not competitions or a training camp but well-balanced active trail running holidays. Be it physical improvement or time to unwind in beautiful locations we've got you covered.

With each destination having its own demands we have set out a some principles to help you find the right trip. To do this we look at the core elements of trail running: terrain, total distance, total ascent and experience. This is just a guide, so please refer to each destination overview section for more information. We encourage you to look at the guidance below and work out where you feel you fit best, should you have any queries please contact us.

moderate

You may be either new to the sport of trail running or a slower burner. These are holidays that have been designed to incorporate routes that are a little less in distance and ascent yet equally gorgeous and spectacular. There maybe some short steep sections to get us to the best trails but this is tackled slowly with lots of micro-breaks. Previous experience for this trip is not essential.

Approximately 20-30km over the first 2 days, with optional 5km run on the third day
Pace 5-7km / 3-4miles per hour on the flat
Ascent can be up to 500m per day (excluding optional easy run)
Duration up to 3-4 hours per day
Frequent impromptu stops

challenging

Familiar with trail running and comfortable at a reasonable pace, some steep sections involved. These trips often take you higher in altitude, longer in duration and can be good training. It presumed a base level of fitness is already gained, you must be comfortable running in the region of 20km each day.

Approximately 35-45km over the first 2 days, with an optional 5-10km run on the third day.
Pace 8-10km / 5-6 miles per hour on the flat.
Ascent can be up to 1000m per day (excluding optional easy run)
Duration up to 3-4 hours per day

demanding

Designed for the season trail runner in mind, a more aggressive pace and elevation gain has been set for these routes. These can include prolonged uphill and steep sections of ascent and descent. These are longer more technically difficult days and as such suitable for fit and experienced runner who are confident of being on their feet for long periods of time in some remote locations. It presumed a base level of fitness is already gained, you must be comfortable running in the region of 20km plus each day.

- 45-55km over the first 2 days, with an optional 5-10km run on the third day.

- Pace 11-13km / 7-8 miles per hour on the flat.

- Ascent could reach 1500m plus per day (excluding optional easy run)

- Duration up to 4-6 hours per day

Adventurous

Specifically for our longer trail running adventures. They run a little differently, more about feeling comfortable with the distance we are covering on a cumulative and daily basis. It's assumed a good level of fitness exists.

- Approximately 100-125km over 4-5 days of running.

- Total ascent could reach 1000m plus per day