Which is harder, Via Alpina Red R139 or Via Francigena - 09 Puglia?

Via Francigena - 09 Puglia is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (314 mi (505 km), 3,406 ft (1,038 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Via Alpina Red R139 vs Via Francigena - 09 Puglia

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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	Via Alpina Red R139	Via Francigena - 09 Puglia
Distance	5.5 mi9 km	314 mi505 km
Elevation gain	3,648 ft1,112 m	3,406 ft1,038 m
Typical duration	1 day	19 days
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	International	International
Country	Italy	Italy
Best time to hike	Best from July to August	Best months: April, November
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R139 vs Via Francigena - 09 Puglia: which should you hike?

At 314 mi505 km, Via Francigena - 09 Puglia is the longer route — roughly 308 mi496 km more than Via Alpina Red R139 (5.5 mi9 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 R139 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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