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Via Alpina Red R126 vs Via Alpina Red R127

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 R126 Via Alpina Red R127
Distance 10 km 15 km
Elevation gain 501 m 916 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 August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R126 vs Via Alpina Red R127: which should you hike?

At 15 km, Via Alpina Red R127 is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than Via Alpina Red R126 (10 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 R126 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.