Choosing a walk that suits you

Walk Ratings

In response to guest feedback, we have change our Walk Rating system to a one-five whole number rating, allowing you to select the walk that best suits. Over the years we have found that regardless of all descriptions and facts we provide, Walk Rating is ultimately individual and subjective. We encourage you to contact us with any questions!

Each rating is based on a combination of type of terrain, distance, time & elevation gain. Guests can also choose to walk either in the morning or the afternoon or both. The support vehicle is close-by if you prefer to walk less or take a break.

We usually rest and replenish twice a day with refreshments from our van and we always enjoy a nice break for lunch. Each destination offers attractive non-walking activities as well, for example cycling from our Burgundy Barge Walk in France or paragliding in Switzerland. Most can be arranged locally by your Walk Leader or Manager and can be planned in advance through The Wayfarers’ office.

Get Fit for Your Trip

Walking is the most natural form of exercise and going on a walking vacation can be an inspiration to make positive healthy lifestyle choices. Anyone who is reasonably fit will benefit from and enjoy a walking vacation. But who has time to walk for hours each day? To ensure that you are in the best possible shape for your vacation, The Wayfarers has partnered with Fit for Trips to offer fitness programs crafted specifically for your walking itinerary. Consider replacing your current workout with one from the experts at Fit for Trips. Traveling with us means that you automatically receive an 10% discount when you purchase any Fit for Trips program.

Regardless of your fitness level, and whether you will train at the gym or at home, Fit for Trips’ easy to use step-by-step fitness programs will help you get the most out of the trip that you have booked. Fit for Trips' programs can give you self-assurance, boost your energy level, and help you physically prepare for your walking itinerary. Bring back great memories! Let Fit for Trips help. For more information, go to our Fit for Trips page.

Easy - 1	Easy/Moderate - 2	Moderate - 3	Moderate/Energtic - 4	Energetic - 5
Morning/Afternoon: 3-4m, 2-2½hrs Daily: 6-8m, 4-5hrs Mainly flat, several hills, easy incline, good footing	Morning/Afternoon: 4-5m, 2½-3hrs Daily: 8-10m, 5-6hrs Day provide a combination of easy and moderate terrains	Morning/Afternoon: 4-5m, 2½-3hrs Daily: 8-12m, 5-6hrs Moderate hills each day, variety of surfaces, no long difficult descents	Morning/Afternoon: 4-8m, 3-3½hrs Daily: 8-16m, 5-6hrs Days provide a combination of Moderate and Energtic Terrains	Morning/Afternoon: 5-8m, 3-3½hrs Daily: 10-16m, 6-7hrs Higher frequency of hills or steps each day, generally longer ascents and descents