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Via Alpina Red R119 vs Via Francigena - 05 Liguria

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 Red R119 Via Francigena - 05 Liguria
Distance 18 km 74 km
Elevation gain 1,832 m 1,351 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best months: April, June, December
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R119 vs Via Francigena - 05 Liguria: which should you hike?

At 74 km, Via Francigena - 05 Liguria is the longer route — roughly 56 km more than Via Alpina Red R119 (18 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 R119 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.