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๐Ÿฅพ Via Alpina โ€“ Blue Trail

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๐Ÿฅพ Via Alpina โ€“ Blue Trail
Long-distance alpine trek from Ceresole Reale to Pialpetta, Italy


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 09:06
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Total route: approximately 829 kilometers across Switzerland, Italy, and France
  • 61 stages with approximately 50,100 meters of cumulative elevation gain
  • Typical duration: six weeks or more for complete traverse
  • Difficulty: demanding alpine trek requiring prior long-distance hiking experience
  • Best season: June to September
  • Well-marked with blue and white Via Alpina signage

The Blue Trail is the western route of the Via Alpina long-distance hiking network, traversing the Alps across ...

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