Via Alpina Blue D52 vs Via Alpina Red R120
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Via Alpina Blue D52 | Via Alpina Red R120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 8.1 mi13 km | 7.6 mi12 km |
| Elevation gain | 3,369 ft1,027 m | 1,585 ft483 m |
| Typical duration | 1 day | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | France | France |
| Best time to hike | Best from July to August | Best from August to August |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Via Alpina Blue D52 vs Via Alpina Red R120: which should you hike?
At 8.1 mi13 km, Via Alpina Blue D52 is the longer route — roughly 0.4 mi1 km more than Via Alpina Red R120 (7.6 mi12 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 R120 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.
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