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E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral vs GR 20 Principale

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

E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral GR 20 Principale
Distance 175 km 173 km
Elevation gain 80 m 9,520 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International National
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: June, August Best months: June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral vs GR 20 Principale: which should you hike?

At 175 km, E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral is the longer route — roughly 2 km more than GR 20 Principale (173 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, GR 20 Principale 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.