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Difficulty Grades
EOS Hilioupolis grading scale (1 — 7+).
+ : includes scrambling, off-path or exposed sections.
1
Easy hike up to ~6 hours, elevation gain up to 400-500m. Suitable for beginners.
2
Hike up to ~8 hours, elevation gain up to ~1000m. May include technical sections or off-path parts.
3
Ascent over 8 hours, elevation gain >1000m or multi-day. May include II-III UIAA climbing sections and protection.
4
Multi-day or 8+ hour ascent/traverse. Local difficulty (II-III UIAA), bivy gear and/or protection.
5
Easy mountaineering up to ~8 hours on snow. Winter mountain gear required (ice axe, crampons).
6
Moderate mountaineering, elevation >1000m on snow. Possible technical sections. Full winter gear.
7
Hard mountaineering route on snow. Protection, bivy gear, possible traverses. Experience required.