Welcome to the Pays du St-Bernard!
An authentic alpine area
In a privileged natural Alpine setting that is almost perfectly preserved, the St-Bernard region offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities.
In summer, there is something that will appeal to every hiker – educational paths, mountain huts, alpine lakes, nature reserves, walks with St-Bernard dogs or treks over several days – all will brighten up your holidays, right up to October when our forests – which are amongst Switzerland’s largest – transform into their most beautiful colours.
Don’t hesitate to enhance your stay with a visit to the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice Museum – one of the most visited in Valais, as well as to the Flore-Alpe botanical gardens in Champex-Lac, one of the richest and most prestigious in the Alps, or to the old Champex-Lac Artillery Fort, for a journey in time through our Swiss history, or with the treetop walk at La Fouly for a moment of relaxation in the trees or with a dip in one of our swimming pools to freshen up.
In winter, our charming resorts offer ski runs and freeride for all levels with spectacular panoramic views, cross country ski runs in breathtaking natural surroundings and snowshoe trails in the heart of our white forests.
Proud of our region and of its local produce represented by the famous ‘Entremont Basket’, the people of the St-Bernard region keep a long list of traditions alive and well – all of which we invite you to become acquainted with.
Welcome to the the Pays du St-Bernard!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Pays du St-Bernard located?
The Pays du St-Bernard is located in Switzerland, in the southern part of the canton of Valais, at the heart of the Alps, on the border with Italy and France. The region stretches between Martigny and the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass, which links Switzerland to Italy, and brings together 3 municipalities: Orsières, Liddes and Bourg-Saint-Pierre.
What is the altitude of the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass?
The Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass reaches an altitude of 2,473 metres, where the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard and its museum/kennel are located — one of the most visited museums in Valais. It lies within the municipality of Bourg-Saint-Pierre.
How many hiking trails does the region have in summer?
The Pays du Saint-Bernard offers more than 67 marked hiking trails in summer, among alpine lakes, mountain huts and educational trails, accessible until October.
What is there to do in the Pays du Saint-Bernard in winter?
In winter, the region offers ski and freeride slopes for all levels, numerous ski touring routes, cross-country ski trails and around fifteen marked snowshoe trails, notably around La Fouly/Val Ferret, Champex-Lac, Liddes-Vichères and Bourg-Saint-Pierre.
What are the must-see sights in the Pays du Saint-Bernard?
Highlights include the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard museum and its kennel, the Flore-Alpe botanical garden in Champex-Lac (1,500 m altitude), the Champex-Lac artillery fort, and the La Fouly suspended trail.