Via Alpina Blue D53 vs Via Alpina Red R160
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 D53 | Via Alpina Red R160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 12.0 mi20 km | 11.0 mi18 km |
| Elevation gain | 3,127 ft953 m | 3,934 ft1,199 m |
| Typical duration | 2 days | 2 days |
| 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 months: July, August, September, November |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Via Alpina Blue D53 vs Via Alpina Red R160: which should you hike?
At 12.0 mi20 km, Via Alpina Blue D53 is the longer route — roughly 1.1 mi2 km more than Via Alpina Red R160 (11.0 mi18 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 R160 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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