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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Francigena - Variante per Quartaia

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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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily Via Francigena - Variante per Quartaia
Distance 226 mi363 km 7.4 mi12 km
Elevation gain 17,559 ft5,352 m 472 ft144 m
Typical duration 15 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from November to November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Francigena - Variante per Quartaia: which should you hike?

At 226 mi363 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 218 mi351 km more than Via Francigena - Variante per Quartaia (7.4 mi12 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 per Quartaia 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.