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Via Alpina Red R160 vs Via Alpina Red R161

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 R160 Via Alpina Red R161
Distance 18 km 11 km
Elevation gain 1,197 m 463 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: July, August, September, November Best months: June, July, August, November
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Via Alpina Red R160 vs Via Alpina Red R161: which should you hike?

At 18 km, Via Alpina Red R160 is the longer route — roughly 8 km more than Via Alpina Red R161 (11 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 R161 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.