HomeTrailsVia Alpina Red R120 vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière

Via Alpina Red R120 vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière

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 R120 Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière
Distance 12 km 90 km
Elevation gain 582 m 1,874 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best from August to October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R120 vs Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière: which should you hike?

At 90 km, Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière is the longer route — roughly 77 km more than Via Alpina Red R120 (12 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.