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Each walk description is preceded by an information box containing the following essential data:

Spiky Croda da Lago and the Lastoni di Formin (Walk 19)

 Distance This is given in both kilometres and miles.

 Ascent and Descent This is important information, as height gain and loss are a further indication of the effort required and these figures need to be taken into account alongside difficulty grade and distance when planning the day. A walker of average fitness will usually cover 300m (about 1000ft) in ascent in one hour.

 Difficulty The difficulty of each walk is classified by grade, although adverse weather conditions will make any route more arduous. Even a level road can be treacherous if icy.

 Grade 1 – an easy route on clear tracks and paths, suitable for beginners

 Grade 2 – paths across typical mountain terrain, often rocky and with considerable ups and downs, where a reasonable level of fitness is preferable

 Grade 3 – strenuous, often entailing exposed stretches and extra climbs. Experience and extra care are recommended