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Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia vs Via Alpina Blue D1

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

Units
Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia Via Alpina Blue D1
Distance 186 mi299 km 7.3 mi12 km
Elevation gain 37,083 ft11,303 m 1,247 ft380 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 months: April, July, August Best from August to August
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Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia vs Via Alpina Blue D1: which should you hike?

At 186 mi299 km, Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia is the longer route — roughly 179 mi287 km more than Via Alpina Blue D1 (7.3 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 Alpina Blue D1 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.