Intensity Bucket Analysis
Expedition Tier RoutesScore 90-100
"The absolute pinnacle of difficulty. These routes demand elite physical conditioning, technical proficiency in high-exposure environments, and an unwavering commitment to self-sufficiency. Only for the most experienced and well-prepared adventurers."
39 Routes Identified
Sorted by highest demandBerliner Höhenweg — The Zillertal High-Route
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
8553 MI
GAIN // M
6,60021,654 FT
ELEV // MAX
3,13410,282 FT
Hardergrat — Interlaken to Brienzer Rothorn
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
2314 MI
GAIN // M
2,4197,936 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,3517,713 FT
Le GR20
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
180112 MI
GAIN // M
12,00039,370 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,6048,543 FT
Watkins Mountains (Gunnbjørn Fjeld)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
4025 MI
GAIN // M
1,5004,921 FT
ELEV // MAX
3,69412,119 FT
Dhaulagiri Circuit
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
180112 MI
GAIN // M
5,20017,060 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,36017,585 FT
Inner Dolpo (Shey Phoksundo)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
200124 MI
GAIN // M
6,00019,685 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,35017,552 FT
Alpamayo Circuit
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
13081 MI
GAIN // M
7,20023,622 FT
ELEV // MAX
4,85015,912 FT
Cordillera Blanca Traverse (CBT)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
250155 MI
GAIN // M
20,00065,617 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,20117,064 FT
Baltoro Glacier & K2 Base Camp
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
14087 MI
GAIN // M
5,50018,045 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,58518,323 FT
Mount Ararat Summit (Ağrı Dağı)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
2516 MI
GAIN // M
2,9009,514 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,13716,854 FT
The Pennine Way
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition100/100
DIST // KM
435270 MI
GAIN // M
12,00039,370 FT
ELEV // MAX
8932,930 FT
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LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition99/100
DIST // KM
330205 MI
GAIN // M
18,00059,055 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,45417,894 FT
Refugio Jou de los Cabrones — The Limestone High
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition98/100
DIST // KM
2012 MI
GAIN // M
1,9556,414 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,4007,874 FT
Huayhuash Circuit
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition98/100
DIST // KM
13081 MI
GAIN // M
8,50027,887 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,05016,568 FT
Nahuel Huapi Traverse (4 Refugios)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition97/100
DIST // KM
4528 MI
GAIN // M
3,40011,155 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,0506,726 FT
Japan North Alps Traverse (北アルプス縦走)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition97/100
DIST // KM
3522 MI
GAIN // M
4,50014,764 FT
ELEV // MAX
3,19010,466 FT
St. Paul Trail
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition97/100
DIST // KM
500311 MI
GAIN // M
12,40040,682 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,2007,218 FT
Kangchendzonga Himal (Base Camp Trek)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition96/100
DIST // KM
200124 MI
GAIN // M
5,50018,045 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,14316,873 FT
Skierfe (Sarek)
SERIOUS // HIGH CONSEQUENCE
Expedition96/100
DIST // KM
1610 MI
GAIN // M
7702,526 FT
ELEV // MAX
1,1793,868 FT
Rwenzori Central Circuit (Margherita Peak)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition96/100
DIST // KM
6540 MI
GAIN // M
3,50911,512 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,10916,762 FT
Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition94/100
DIST // KM
6037 MI
GAIN // M
1,8005,906 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,4007,874 FT
The John Muir Trail (JMT)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition94/100
DIST // KM
340211 MI
GAIN // M
14,00045,932 FT
ELEV // MAX
4,42114,505 FT
Cordillera Real Traverse
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition93/100
DIST // KM
15093 MI
GAIN // M
8,50027,887 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,30017,388 FT
Makalu Base Camp
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition93/100
DIST // KM
15093 MI
GAIN // M
4,20013,780 FT
ELEV // MAX
4,87015,978 FT
Vale do Pati
SERIOUS // HIGH CONSEQUENCE
Expedition92/100
DIST // KM
4025 MI
GAIN // M
2,5008,202 FT
ELEV // MAX
1,5004,921 FT
Mount Nyiragongo Lava Lake Trek
SERIOUS // HIGH CONSEQUENCE
Expedition92/100
DIST // KM
1610 MI
GAIN // M
1,5004,921 FT
ELEV // MAX
3,47011,385 FT
Selvaggio Blu
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition92/100
DIST // KM
4025 MI
GAIN // M
4,00013,123 FT
ELEV // MAX
7702,526 FT
Akshayuk Pass (Baffin Island)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Arctic Expedition91/100
DIST // KM
9760 MI
GAIN // M
9703,182 FT
ELEV // MAX
4201,378 FT
Volcán Concepción
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition91/100
DIST // KM
1610 MI
GAIN // M
1,4804,856 FT
ELEV // MAX
1,6105,282 FT
Kebnekaise Summit
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition91/100
DIST // KM
1811 MI
GAIN // M
1,8005,906 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,0906,857 FT
Great Divide Trail (GDT)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Remote Expedition-Level Trek90/100
DIST // KM
1130702 MI
GAIN // M
44,000144,357 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,5908,497 FT
Pico Aneto — The Monarch of the Pyrenees
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
149 MI
GAIN // M
1,5004,921 FT
ELEV // MAX
3,40411,168 FT
Via Ferrata Bocchette Centrali
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
1811 MI
GAIN // M
1,1003,609 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,7909,154 FT
Ak-Suu Traverse (Tien Shan)
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
11068 MI
GAIN // M
7,15523,474 FT
ELEV // MAX
3,86012,664 FT
Everest Base Camp (EBC)
SERIOUS // HIGH CONSEQUENCE
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
13081 MI
GAIN // M
2,7008,858 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,64418,517 FT
Gokyo Lakes & Cho La Pass
SERIOUS // HIGH CONSEQUENCE
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
12075 MI
GAIN // M
3,20010,499 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,42017,782 FT
The Kokoda Trail
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
9660 MI
GAIN // M
6,00019,685 FT
ELEV // MAX
2,1907,185 FT
Snow Lake & Biafo-Hispar La
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
12075 MI
GAIN // M
4,50014,764 FT
ELEV // MAX
5,12816,824 FT
The Kalalau Trail
LETHAL // NO-MARGIN
Expedition90/100
DIST // KM
3522 MI
GAIN // M
1,5004,921 FT
ELEV // MAX
240787 FT