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E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral vs Via Alpina Red R160

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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E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral Via Alpina Red R160
Distance 57 mi92 km 11.0 mi18 km
Elevation gain — 3,934 ft1,199 m
Typical duration 4 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: June, August Best months: July, August, September, November
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E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral vs Via Alpina Red R160: which should you hike?

At 57 mi92 km, E2 Ouest France: Section Route du Littoral is the longer route — roughly 46 mi73 km more than Via Alpina Red R160 (11.0 mi18 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 R160 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.