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Via Alpina Red R130 vs Via Alpina Red R131

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 R130 Via Alpina Red R131
Distance 20 km 18 km
Elevation gain 821 m 1,549 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 September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R130 vs Via Alpina Red R131: which should you hike?

At 20 km, Via Alpina Red R130 is the longer route — roughly 2 km more than Via Alpina Red R131 (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 R131 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.