Which is harder, Via Alpina Red R35 or Via Francigena - 07 Lazio?

Via Francigena - 07 Lazio is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (264 mi (425 km), 9,600 ft (2,926 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Via Alpina Red R35 vs Via Francigena - 07 Lazio

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

Units

	Via Alpina Red R35	Via Francigena - 07 Lazio
Distance	8.6 mi14 km	264 mi425 km
Elevation gain	5,564 ft1,696 m	9,600 ft2,926 m
Typical duration	1 day	17 days
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	International	International
Country	Italy	Italy
Best time to hike	Best from June to August	Best from November to January
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R35 vs Via Francigena - 07 Lazio: which should you hike?

At 264 mi425 km, Via Francigena - 07 Lazio is the longer route — roughly 255 mi411 km more than Via Alpina Red R35 (8.6 mi14 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 R35 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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