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SPHC, variante étape 05 vs Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal

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

SPHC, variante étape 05 Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal
Distance 13 km 173 km
Elevation gain 1,050 m 8,863 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International Regional
Country France France
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

SPHC, variante étape 05 vs Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal: which should you hike?

At 173 km, Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal is the longer route — roughly 161 km more than SPHC, variante étape 05 (13 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, SPHC, variante étape 05 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.