Via Francigena – Alpine hiking experience

Orsières

5 days · 4 nights · luggage transfer, hotels and half-board included

From CHF 639.- per person

Following in the footsteps of history

The Via Francigena is one of Europe’s most important historical pilgrimage routes. For over 1,000 years, it has guided travellers across the Alps all the way to Rome. Today, you can experience this journey in a modern and comfortable way.

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You will leave from Saint-Maurice, a town famous for its abbey founded in 515 and never closed. You can discover its treasure and its basilica.

You will then reach Martigny (17km, +300m, -260m., about. 4h), a city of culture known for its Gianadda Foundation and its Barryland.

From here, the ascent to the Great St. Bernard Pass begins. You will stop in Orsières (20km, +900m, -500m, about 6h) and Bourg-Saint-Pierre (14km, +950m, -180m, about 4h30), two typical valaisan villages with their barns and raccards and their famous bell tower.

The last stage between Bourg-Saint-Pierre and the Great St. Bernard Pass (12km, +1050m, -200m, about 4h15)  is the most symbolic. Although it will take you to 2470 metres, it is not physically the most difficult.

Unlike Sigeric, you will have the chance to sleep on the Great St. Bernard Pass as the Hospice was only built in 1050!

This pass, the highest point of the Via Francigena, has been a mythical crossing of the Alps since Roman times and was made famous by Napoleon in May 1800 and nowadays by the famous Saint-Bernard dogs, adorable animals that you can meet while visiting the pass museum.

If you wish, you can continue your journey to Etroubles (13km, +12m, -1214m, about 4h30) and then Aosta (16km, +73m, -760m, about 5h30)!

Why this trip?

  • Hike through breathtaking Alpine landscapes
  • No planning required
  • Comfort and freedom combined

An experience that stays with you

Each day brings new landscapes, new impressions and the feeling of truly being on a journey.

Far from everyday life, step by step through the Alps.


What’s included

  • 5 to 7 nights in hotels (3-star category) in Saint-Maurice, Martigny, Orsières, Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Great St. Bernard Pass, Etroubles and Aosta
  • Luggage transfer
  • Detailed itinerary
  • Half-board
  • On-site assistance

How it works

  1. Choose your date
  2. Book your trip
  3. Receive your travel documents
  4. Start your hike

What our guests say:

“Perfect organisation, stunning landscapes and everything ran smoothly. An unforgettable experience.”

— Vreny, Switzerland

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Who is this trip for?

  • For hikers who want to combine nature and comfort
  • For those who want to travel without planning
  • For people looking for a meaningful experience

Safety

  • This trip is organised by local experts from the Pays du St-Bernard region.
  • The route is tried and tested and carefully prepared.
  • You are not alone during your journey – support is available whenever needed.

Availability

Limited places per date

Early booking recommended

Prices 2026

  • St-Maurice – Great St Bernard (double room): CHF 639.- per person
  • St-Maurice – Great St Bernard (single room): CHF 919.-
  • St-Maurice – Aosta (double room): CHF 879.- per person
  • St-Maurice – Aosta (single room): CHF 1279.-

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