HomeTrailsChemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal

Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal

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

Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal
Distance 19 km 173 km
Elevation gain 679 m 8,863 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network National Regional
Country France France
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September, October, November Best from August to August
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Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal: which should you hike?

At 173 km, Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal is the longer route — roughly 154 km more than Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 (19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 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.