{"id":59382,"date":"2023-08-09T08:27:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T06:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monvtt.ch\/?p=33061"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T15:24:17","slug":"mountain-bike-difficulty-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/blog\/echelle-de-niveau-vtt\/","title":{"rendered":"Level scale \u2013 Mountain biking activity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mountain bike grade scales<\/strong><\/p>\n

The difficulty of a route reflects your own perception and personal assessment as a rider. To provide an objective classification, Tracea uses a scale that distinguishes between physical fitness and riding technique. Discover our mountain biking difficulty scale.<\/p>\n

The aim of the classification is to help you accurately assess your own level. This will enable you to get a better idea of where you stand and choose a course that is perfectly suited to you.<\/p>\n

Based on your self-assessment and following a discussion, we will be able to direct you towards a suitable programme, or create a \u00abtailor-made\u00bb programme that best meets your expectations and abilities.<\/p>\n

Technical level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Level 1 (introductory)<\/em><\/strong>
\nOpen to everyone, whether beginners or experienced riders trying out enduro or \u00ab\u00a0All-Mountain<\/a><\/span>\u00ab, having never or rarely gone mountain biking in the mountains. We\u2019ll cover the essential technical skills for descending and climbing on fast-flowing trails. You\u2019ll have Level 2 well and truly under your belt!<\/p>\n

Level 2<\/em><\/strong>
\nFor keen mountain bikers who already have several mountain biking experiences<\/a><\/span>. You\u2019ve got the hang of changing gears, can modulate your braking, and are able to clear obstacles by lightening the bike, as well as ride up or down short, steep sections. Mountain bikers wishing to improve their descending skills on singletrack that is rarely steep, sometimes technical (stones, roots, etc.) but not exposed. Ideal for strengthening the fundamentals to achieve the holy grail of Level 3!<\/p>\n

Level 3<\/em><\/strong>
\nFor mountain bikers who are already good at descending and confident in their technique. You\u2019re able to tackle hairpin bends, ride along a banked trail without hesitation, control your braking, and negotiate small obstacles (such as roots, rocks and steps) The long, sustained descents (which become progressively easier as the ride goes on) are sometimes steep, often technical, occasionally exposed but rarely dangerous. By the end, you\u2019ll be an experienced rider \u2013 or even a real whizz on the bike!<\/p>\n

Level 4<\/em><\/strong>
\nExpert level, a regular and experienced rider. You\u2019re able to negotiate hairpin bends, ride along a banked trail, control your braking, and navigate obstacles such as tree roots, rocks and steps. The descents are long and sustained, often steep, frequently technical and occasionally exposed. You\u2019re here to push yourself even further!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Physical Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Level 1 (introductory)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For mountain bikers and\/or occasional to regular exercisers who want to keep fit and approach mountain biking in a \u00abchilled\u00bb and gradual way. The effort required will be kept to a minimum, with gentle gradients or by using shuttle services. We\u2019ll mainly be riding on gentle 4\u00d74 tracks and wide trails. No stress \u2013 let\u2019s take it easy!<\/p>\n

Level 2<\/em><\/strong>
\nFor mountain bikers who ride occasionally and\/or are regular exercisers. We\u2019ll be riding on progressively challenging 4\u00d74 tracks and single tracks, with the occasional steep climb. Expect an elevation gain of between 600m and 1,000m per day.<\/p>\n

Level 3<\/em><\/strong>
\nFor keen mountain bikers or keen sports enthusiasts who enjoy a challenge and exercise regularly. You\u2019re fit and usually go on one full-day mountain bike ride a week and\/or several shorter ones.\u00a0 We\u2019ll be tackling climbs that are already substantial in terms of length and gradient, with the possibility of having to push or carry your bike. Expect elevation gains of between 800m and 1,400m per day.<\/p>\n

Level 4<\/em><\/strong>
\nSport is your thing, and you do it almost every day! You enjoy a challenge and are very fit. You know your limits and are capable of sustaining intense effort over several days in a row. We\u2019ll be cycling up climbs that are substantial in terms of length and gradient, often involving pushing or carrying your bike. Expect elevation gains of between 1,400 and 2,000 metres per day.<\/p>\n

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\u00c9chelles de niveau VTT La difficult\u00e9 d\u2019un itin\u00e9raire est repr\u00e9sentative de votre perception et votre \u00e9valuation personnelle en tant que pratiquant. Pour obtenir une classification objective, Tracea se base sur une \u00e9chelle distinguant les aptitudes li\u00e9es \u00e0 la Condition physique et \u00e0 la Technique de pilotage. D\u00e9couvrez notre \u00e9chelle de niveau VTT. L\u2019objectif de la […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":59625,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[801],"tags":[808,802],"class_list":["post-59382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-actualites","tag-sorties-excursions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59382"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60016,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59382\/revisions\/60016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59625"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tracea.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}