ROULEUR
Rouleur Travel: Our Difficulty Scale
We all ride for a different reason. Some to push a personal barrier, other's to simply take stock of beautiful surroundings.
With this in mind, Rouleur Travel trips are graded from 1-5 to reflect their difficulty, and help you choose the perfect enjoyable challenge.
Rouleur Difficulty Scale
Rouleur difficulty scale for cycling days, rating from 1 to 5 stars, based on distance and elevation climbed. Each event may contain days of differing difficulty:
1 Star (★)
- Distance: Up to 40 km
- Elevation Climbed: Up to 500 m
- Description: Suitable for beginners. Short and relatively flat with minimal climbing.
2 Stars (★★)
- Distance: 40 km - 70 km
- Elevation Climbed: 500 m - 1000 m
- Description: Moderate effort required. Suitable for cyclists with some experience. Increased distance and moderate climbing.
3 Stars (★★★)
- Distance: 70 km - 100 km
- Elevation Climbed: 1000 m - 1500 m
- Description: Challenging. Suitable for experienced cyclists. Significant distance and climbing involved.
4 Stars (★★★★)
- Distance: 80 km - 120 km
- Elevation Climbed: 1500 m - 2000 m
- Description: Very challenging. Suitable for very experienced cyclists. Long distances and substantial climbing, often at high altitude.
5 Stars (★★★★★)
- Distance: 80 - 130 km and above
- Elevation Climbed: 2000 m - 2500 m and above
- Description: Extremely difficult. Suitable for skilled and trained cyclists. Longest distances with the most substantial climbing.