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Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti - X tappa vs Via Francigena - Variante Abbadia San Salvatore

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 - X tappa Via Francigena - Variante Abbadia San Salvatore
Distance 180 km 25 km
Elevation gain 1,376 m 758 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from November to November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti - X tappa vs Via Francigena - Variante Abbadia San Salvatore: which should you hike?

At 180 km, Alta via n. 6 delle Dolomiti - X tappa is the longer route — roughly 155 km more than Via Francigena - Variante Abbadia San Salvatore (25 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Francigena - Variante Abbadia San Salvatore 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.