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FRESCO TOURS WALKING GUIDE
Find the walking experience that feels right for you, from gentle countryside strolls to more challenging trails.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Please note that the tour grading is based on the overall character of the route: distance, elevation, terrain, available services, and support access. Not every day will necessarily have the same types and frequency of services.
FRESCO TOURS WALKING GUIDE
Use this scale as a first reference, then read each level for the details that really affect the walking experience.
For confident walkers who enjoy more remote and varied trails.
learn moreHOW WE GRADE TOURS
A tour’s activity level considers the full walking experience, including the route profile, trail conditions and the availability of services along the way.
Gentle walking days with time to enjoy local highlights.
The amount of climbing and descending.
Smooth paths, uneven trails, roads or rocky sections.
Availability of cafés, bars, water and restrooms.
How easily support vehicles can reach the trail.
CHOOSE YOUR PACE
We hope this will help you choose the Fresco Tours journey that suits you best.
Please note that the descriptions and daily distances are illustrative and that tour grading is based on the overall characteristics of the route.
The pace is easy, and the itinerary includes some shorter walks designed to give you time to visit local highlights.
Average distance/day
3–6 mi / 5–10 km
Maximum distance/day
6.8 mi / 11 km
Average elevation/day
0–500 ft / 0–150 m
Maximum elevation/day
980 ft / 300 m
You’ll find plenty of cafés and family-friendly bars along the way, perfect for grabbing drinks, snacks, and taking a restroom break.
Expect to walk on well-maintained trails and quiet country roads.
You’ll mostly enjoy easy trails and peaceful country roads with some uneven sections and minor ascents and descents most days.
Average distance/day
6mi-10mi / 10km-15km
Maximum distance/day
Average elevation/day
Maximum elevation/day
980 ft / 300 m
There’ll be plenty of establishments for breaks, snacks and pitstops along the trail. Fewer cafés available on the Costa Brava tour.
Comfortable walking with some uneven sections and gentle climbs. Costa Brava tour has some steeper trail sections with uneven terrain.
You can look forward to longer days on the trail, with a mix of climbs and descents – some gentle, others a bit more challenging. The terrain will vary, taking you along everything from wide dirt tracks to well-worn paths to country roads.
Average distance/day
10mi-15mi / 15km-25km
Maximum distance/day
15.5mi / 25km
Average elevation/day
800ft-1100ft / 250m-350m)
Maximum elevation/day
1600ft / 500m
Several cafés and bars along the route for water, snacks and restrooms.
A mix of dirt tracks, well-worn paths, country roads, climbs and descents.
These hikes may include everything you’d find in Level 3 (Moderate) walks, featuring longer distances and more varied ascents and descents across diverse terrain.
Average distance/day
10mi-15mi / 15km-25km
Maximum distance/day
15.5mi / 25km
Average elevation/day
800ft-1100ft / 250m-350m)
Maximum elevation/day
1600ft / 500m
Fewer cafés, bars and restroom stops along the trail.
Longer distances, varied ascents and descents, and more limited vehicle access.
Self-guided tour on the Camino Francés route from Sarria
Full service guided tour on the Camino Portugués coastal route
Guided tour on the Camino Portugués route with shorter walks
Guided tour on the Camino del Norte route in the Basque Country
Self-guided tour on the Camino Portugués coastal route
Self-guided tour on the Camino Portugués inland route
Self-guided tour on the Camino Portugués inland route
Full service guided e-bike tour of the Camino de Santiago
Guided tour on the Camino Francés from the Pyrenees to La Rioja
Cultural guided walking tour on the Costa Brava in Catalonia
Guided tour on the Camino de Santiago of the Canary Islands
Self-guided tour of the first 100 miles on the Camino Francés route
Cultural guided walking tour of the highlights in Andalucia in Spain
Guided tour on the French Camino route in La Rioja and Castile
Guided tour on the French Camino route in Castilla y León
COMPARE QUICKLY
| Level | Avg. distance | Avg. elevation | SERVICES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Easy-Relaxed | 3–6 mi / 5–10 km | 0–500 ft / 0–150 m | Frequent |
| Level 2: Easy-Moderate | 6–10 mi / 10–15 km | 500–800 ft / 150–250 m | Frequent |
| Level 3: Moderate | 10–15 mi / 15–25 km | 800–1100 ft / 250–350 m | Several |
| Level 4: Moderate-Challenging | 10–15 mi / 15–25 km | 800–1100 ft / 250–350 m | Fewer |
Choosing the right tour is not just about distance. Terrain, elevation, pace, services and support can all make a difference. Our team will be happy to help you find the Fresco Tours experience that fits you best.
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