HomeTrailsSPHC, étape 06 vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière

SPHC, étape 06 vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière

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 06 Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière
Distance 7.6 mi12 km 56 mi90 km
Elevation gain 2,208 ft673 m 5,814 ft1,772 m
Typical duration 1 day 4 days
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 October
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SPHC, étape 06 vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière: which should you hike?

At 56 mi90 km, Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière is the longer route — roughly 48 mi77 km more than SPHC, étape 06 (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, SPHC, étape 06 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.