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Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 6 vs Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua

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

Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 6 Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua
Distance 36 km 27 km
Elevation gain 114 m 153 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, July, November Best months: June, December
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Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 6 vs Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua: which should you hike?

At 36 km, Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 6 is the longer route — roughly 9 km more than Via Francigena - Variante d'acqua (27 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 d'acqua 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.