🥾 Via Alpina - Blue Trail: Chiesa di Bellino » Serre di Val d'Elva
Alpine trekking route across Switzerland, Italy, and France
📋 Fast Facts
- 829 kilometers (515 miles) across three countries
- 61 stages with approximately 50,100 meters elevation gain
- Typical completion time: six weeks or more
- Connects the Piedmontese Alps through historic Walser territories
The Blue Trail is the longest route of the Via Alpina network, a long-distance alpine trek that traverses Switzerland, Italy, and France through some of Western Europe's most demanding mountain terrain. The trail integrates alpine landscapes with cultural and historical landmarks, following established paths including the Grande Traversata delle Alpi through the Piedmontese Alps. The specific section from Chiesa di Bellino to Serre di Val d'Elva forms part of this broader alpine crossing ...