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SPHC, étape 05 vs Via Alpina Red R120

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

Units
SPHC, étape 05 Via Alpina Red R120
Distance 9.5 mi15 km 7.6 mi12 km
Elevation gain 2,359 ft719 m 1,585 ft483 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best from July to August Best from August to August
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SPHC, étape 05 vs Via Alpina Red R120: which should you hike?

At 9.5 mi15 km, SPHC, étape 05 is the longer route — roughly 1.9 mi3 km more than Via Alpina Red R120 (7.6 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 Red R120 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.