You need to assess your technical ability in terms of both rock and mountain climbing. Consider your previous experience, even in mountaineering and/or hiking:
Rock climbing
Difficoltà Tecnica
Level 1
You have no rock or mountain climbing experience. You practise outdoor sports or hiking;
Level 2
You are able to rock climb up to UIAA Grade III as second, you have experience on via ferrata and/or short and simple climbs to reach the summit. Your hiking level is EEA;
Level 3
You are able to rock climb as second up to Grade 4b/4c and in the mountain climb up to UIAA Grade IV. You know the basic progression and safety techniques for rock and mountain climbing;
Level 4
You are able to rock climb as second up to Grade 5b/5c and in the mountain climb up to UIAA Grade V. You know the basic progression and safety techniques for rock and mountain climbing;
Level 5
You are able to rock climb as second up to Grade 5c and in the mountain climb up to UIAA Grade V. You know the basic progression and safety techniques for rock and mountain.
