Pointe de Drône

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!

Demanding route that takes you between the Hospice of the Great St Bernard and the Fenêtre Lakes. The panorama there is exceptional!

Itinerary

Detailed map

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Author\s note

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

Directions

Start first on the summer road then leave it at the left turn to join the Combe de Drône. Climb the combe straight up to the top of the ridge then follow it to the left to reach the summit of Pointe de Drône.

Getting there

Exit the motorway at Martigny.

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

Free parking at Bourg-St-Bernard

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

Check timetables at www.cff.ch

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