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SPHC, variante étape 05 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, variante étape 05 Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière
Distance 15.0 mi25 km 56 mi90 km
Elevation gain 3,173 ft967 m 5,814 ft1,772 m
Typical duration 2 days 4 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from August to October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

SPHC, variante étape 05 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 40 mi65 km more than SPHC, variante étape 05 (15.0 mi25 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.