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Via Alpina Blue D52 vs Via Alpina Blue D53

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

Via Alpina Blue D52 Via Alpina Blue D53
Distance 13 km 20 km
Elevation gain 1,053 m 1,009 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike
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Via Alpina Blue D52 vs Via Alpina Blue D53: which should you hike?

At 20 km, Via Alpina Blue D53 is the longer route — roughly 7 km more than Via Alpina Blue D52 (13 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 Blue D52 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.