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Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route vs Via Alpina Red R116

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

Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route Via Alpina Red R116
Distance 182 km 12 km
Elevation gain 10,657 m 1,047 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Switzerland Switzerland
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route vs Via Alpina Red R116: which should you hike?

At 182 km, Chamonix-Zermatt Walker's route is the longer route — roughly 170 km more than Via Alpina Red R116 (12 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 R116 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.