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GR 20 Principale vs Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims

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

Units
GR 20 Principale Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims
Distance 112 mi181 km 141 mi228 km
Elevation gain 29,646 ft9,036 m 3,068 ft935 m
Typical duration 10 days 9 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: June, August Best from March to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

GR 20 Principale vs Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims: which should you hike?

At 141 mi228 km, Via Francigena France 02, Arras - Reims is the longer route — roughly 29 mi47 km more than GR 20 Principale (112 mi181 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.