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Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 vs Via Alpina Red R139

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 n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 Via Alpina Red R139
Distance 7.5 mi12 km 5.5 mi9 km
Elevation gain 3,241 ft988 m 3,648 ft1,112 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 August Best from July to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 vs Via Alpina Red R139: which should you hike?

At 7.5 mi12 km, Alta Via n. 2 della Valle d'Aosta - Tappa 5 is the longer route — roughly 2.0 mi3 km more than Via Alpina Red R139 (5.5 mi9 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 Red R139 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.