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Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Via Alpina Red R126

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

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Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 Via Alpina Red R126
Distance 12.0 mi19 km 5.9 mi10 km
Elevation gain 2,044 ft623 m 1,401 ft427 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 August to August
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Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 vs Via Alpina Red R126: which should you hike?

At 12.0 mi19 km, Chemin de Stevenson - Liaison 1 is the longer route — roughly 6.1 mi10 km more than Via Alpina Red R126 (5.9 mi10 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 R126 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.