Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard

Grand-St-Bernard

Except the Vichères rando parc, these routes are neither marked nor secure. Anyone using ski touring routes is solely responsible for their own actions. Pays du St-Bernard declines all responsibility in the event of an accident and gives no guarantee as to the topicality, accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

Be accompanied by a certified mountain guide. Find their contact details on here.

Consult the avalanche bulletin by clicking here!

Itinerary

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Prestations

Linear routeScenicRefreshment stops availableCultural/historical interestHigh-altitude ski tourClear area

Author\s note

Have a certified mountain guide accompany you. Find their contact details by clicking here.

Directions

Start first on the summer road then pass in front of the first and second tunnel chimneys. Then continue slightly to the right into the Combe des Morts. Do not turn left into the Combe de Barasson nor continue right on the summer road. The hospice and the pass are located at the top of this Combe.

Getting there

Exit the highway at Martigny.

Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard and exit the covered road just before the tunnel.

Free parking at Bourg-Saint-Bernard

Take the train to Orsières then the bus to Bourg-St-Bernard.

Check schedules on www.sbb.ch

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