Bourg-Saint-Pierre – Grand Saint Bernard Pass

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This tenth stage will take you from Bourg-Saint-Pierre to the Grand Saint Bernard Pass. The route begins by following the Dranse d’Entremont to Lac des Toules. It continues along a well-maintained path through unspoilt countryside until you reach the pass. After passing the Hospice, the very touristy road that runs alongside Lac du Grand-Saint-Bernard will take you to the Hôtel Italia, situated in Italy.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: De Grimentz au Col du Grand Saint Bernard par le chemin des cols alpins

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.20 mi
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    Average duration: 6h 40 
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    Difficulty: Very difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 3,337 ft
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    Descent: - 594 ft
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    Highest point: 8,130 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,253 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 5,302 ft - Bourg Saint Pierre – Hôtel Bivouac de Napoléon
  2. 1 : mi 0.38 - alt. 5,322 ft - Sign No. 6
  3. 2 : mi 0.59 - alt. 5,390 ft - Valsorey Torrent
  4. 3 : mi 0.97 - alt. 5,318 ft - Fork in the road
  5. 4 : mi 1.34 - alt. 5,581 ft - Sign No. 6
  6. 5 : mi 2.31 - alt. 5,876 ft - Sign No. 6
  7. 6 : mi 2.54 - alt. 5,978 ft - Lac des Toules
  8. 7 : mi 4.4 - alt. 6,234 ft - Junction
  9. 8 : mi 5.21 - alt. 6,693 ft - Sign No. 6
  10. 9 : mi 6.06 - alt. 6,890 ft - L’Hospitalet
  11. 10 : mi 7.11 - alt. 7,487 ft - Ancienne Douane
  12. 11 : mi 7.78 - alt. 8,087 ft - Sign No. 6
  13. 12 : mi 7.86 - alt. 8,123 ft - Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard
  14. 13 : mi 8.06 - alt. 8,068 ft - Customs
  15. E : mi 8.2 - alt. 8,058 ft - Grand Saint Bernard Pass – Hotel Italia

Notes

This hiking route follows the Alpine Passes Trail, which is marked on Swiss maps.

Signposting: at every major junction, you will find signposts:
- Sign No. 6 with a No. 6 sticker indicating this trail.
- R sign: Yellow sign with a hiker pictogram

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the swisstopo app ( free of charge), where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo Blue

Hiking equipment, particularly good walking boots.

Accommodation:

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