Grand Saint Bernard Pass – La Fouly

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This first stage will take you from the Grand Saint Bernard Pass to the village of La Fouly. Back in Switzerland, the route passes by the famous Hospice and then follows a fairly steep path up to the Pas des Chevaux. You’ll be able to admire the Combin massif. After a descent of around 400 metres, there is another climb up to the Col de Bastillon. This is the ideal spot to take a break and enjoy the panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Grandes Jorasses. The route continues downhill, passing by Lac de Fenêtre, then Plan de la Chaux, and finally following the Dranse de Ferret to La Fouly.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From the Grand St-Bernard Pass to Saint-Gingolph via the Alpine Passes Trail

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.95 mi
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    Average duration: 6h 30 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 2,221 ft
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    Descent: - 5,013 ft
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    Highest point: 9,075 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,256 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 8,058 ft - Hôtel Italia - Col du Grand Saint-Bernard / Colle del Gran San Bernardo (2469 m)
  2. 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 8,110 ft - Sign No. 6
  3. 2 : mi 1.7 - alt. 8,845 ft - Signpost No. 6 – Pas des Chevaux
  4. 3 : mi 2.7 - alt. 7,907 ft - Sign No. 6
  5. 4 : mi 3.89 - alt. 8,999 ft - Bastillon Pass
  6. 5 : mi 4.72 - alt. 8,110 ft - Sign No. 6 - Lacs de Fenêtre
  7. 6 : mi 6.05 - alt. 6,709 ft - Plan de la Chaux
  8. 7 : mi 6.62 - alt. 6,407 ft - Sign No. 6 – Les Ars Dessus
  9. 8 : mi 7.61 - alt. 5,876 ft - Sign No. 6
  10. 9 : mi 7.7 - alt. 5,850 ft - Sign No. 6
  11. 10 : mi 8.38 - alt. 5,587 ft - Sign No. 6 – Hôtel du Col de Fenêtre
  12. 11 : mi 9.49 - alt. 5,354 ft - Sign No. 8 – Le Clou
  13. 12 : mi 9.77 - alt. 5,312 ft - Sign No. 6
  14. 13 : mi 9.92 - alt. 5,259 ft - Sign No. 6
  15. E : mi 9.95 - alt. 5,256 ft - La Fouly – Auberge des Glaciers

Notes

This hiking route follows the Chemin des cols alpins, 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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