HomeTrailsChemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Via Alpina Blue D52

Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Via Alpina Blue D52

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 Via Alpina Blue D52
Distance 19 km 13 km
Elevation gain 679 m 1,053 m
Typical duration
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
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Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Via Alpina Blue D52: which should you hike?

At 19 km, Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than Via Alpina Blue D52 (13 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 Blue D52 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.