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Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN vs Via Alpina Red R103

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

Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN Via Alpina Red R103
Distance 11 km 8 km
Elevation gain 1,141 m 463 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Switzerland Switzerland
Best time to hike Best from July to August Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN vs Via Alpina Red R103: which should you hike?

At 11 km, Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN is the longer route — roughly 3 km more than Via Alpina Red R103 (8 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 R103 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.