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Via Alpina Red R15 vs Via Alpina Red R27

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 R15 Via Alpina Red R27
Distance 25 km 14 km
Elevation gain 857 m 926 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best months: June, August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R15 vs Via Alpina Red R27: which should you hike?

At 25 km, Via Alpina Red R15 is the longer route — roughly 11 km more than Via Alpina Red R27 (14 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 R27 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.