HomeTrailsChemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs SPHC, étape 01

Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs SPHC, étape 01

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

Units
Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 SPHC, étape 01
Distance 12.0 mi19 km 5.1 mi8 km
Elevation gain 2,044 ft623 m 833 ft254 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National International
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September, October, November Best from June to August
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Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs SPHC, étape 01: which should you hike?

At 12.0 mi19 km, Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 is the longer route — roughly 7.0 mi11 km more than SPHC, étape 01 (5.1 mi8 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, SPHC, étape 01 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.