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Alta Via dell'Adamello-Tappa 1 (Breno-Bazena) vs Via Alpina Blue D2

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Alta Via dell'Adamello-Tappa 1 (Breno-Bazena) Via Alpina Blue D2
Distance 8.7 mi14 km 8.3 mi13 km
Elevation gain 4,915 ft1,498 m 3,320 ft1,012 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from July to September Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via dell'Adamello-Tappa 1 (Breno-Bazena) vs Via Alpina Blue D2: which should you hike?

At 8.7 mi14 km, Alta Via dell'Adamello-Tappa 1 (Breno-Bazena) is the longer route — roughly 0.4 mi1 km more than Via Alpina Blue D2 (8.3 mi13 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Blue D2 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.