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Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN vs Via Alpina Red R104

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 R104
Distance 11 km 20 km
Elevation gain 1,141 m 1,366 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 June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN vs Via Alpina Red R104: which should you hike?

At 20 km, Via Alpina Red R104 is the longer route — roughly 9 km more than Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN (11 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Tour des Combins - stage 5 - MAUVOISIN – CABANE CHANRION - MAUVOISIN 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.