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Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti vs European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Piedmont

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

Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Piedmont
Distance 180 km 91 km
Elevation gain 5,905 m 1,970 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September Best months: April, October, November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti vs European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Piedmont: which should you hike?

At 180 km, Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti is the longer route — roughly 89 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Piedmont (91 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Piedmont 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.