🥾 Via Alpina - Blue Trail
Long-distance alpine trek spanning 829 km across Switzerland, Italy, and France
📌 Fast Facts
- Distance: 829 kilometres (515 miles)
- Duration: six weeks for all 61 stages
- Elevation gain: 50,100 metres (164,400 feet)
- Best season: June to September
The Via Alpina - Blue Trail is a long-distance hiking route in the Alps that spans three countries and encompasses 61 distinct stages. Extending from the Piedmontese Alps near Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy to Sospel in France, it traverses high-altitude alpine terrain, cultural settlements, and protected landscapes. As of 2026, the trail remains fully operational and accessible during the hiking season, with mountain huts and villages maintained along its length to support trekkers. The route ...