From the Great Saint Bernard Pass to the Simplon Pass

How to connect two legendary mountain passes between Italy and Switzerland! Most of the proposed route is in Italy (from the Great Saint Bernard Pass to the Monte Moro Pass), with the last two stages in Switzerland following the traditional "Chamonix-Zermatt-Simplon" route.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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   Bourg-Saint-Pierre - Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses

   11.68 mi 3,376 ft 3,337 ft

   Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre, the last village before the Great Saint Bernard Pass. This first stage follows exclusively the TDC trail. Hike with a brief description, to be followed using the Visorando app.

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2. 2
   

   Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses - Ollomont

   12.27 mi 4,757 ft 5,423 ft

   Today's stage uses the "TDC" trail, which is also a section of the Alta Via N°1 of the Aosta Valley and the Sentiero Italia Tappa 11. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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   Ollomont - Dzovennoz

   9.22 mi 4,180 ft 3,724 ft

   We leave the "TDC" to follow Alta Via No. 1 in the Aosta Valley until it crosses the road leading to Bionaz. In the old village, above the church and near a fountain, the trail marked Col de Breuson (Brison) begins. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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   Dzovennoz - Prarayer mountain hut

   10.55 mi 4,554 ft 3,136 ft

   Signposting: trails No. 1, No. 2 then No. 3. High-altitude route from the Alpe de la Tsa to the Combe de Grand Chamin (fixed routes).

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   Rifugio Prarayer - Breuil Cervinia

   10.96 mi 4,705 ft 4,738 ft

   This is a classic stage of the Tour du Cervin, passing through the highest point of the hike, the Col de Valcournera, at an altitude of 3,075 metres. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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   Breuil Cervinia - Resy

   9.61 mi 4,042 ft 3,816 ft

   Facing Cervinio, then superb landscapes after Cime Blanche. We will now spend five days on the Tour du Mont Rose. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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   Résy - Gabiet Mountain Hut

   8.10 mi 3,816 ft 2,861 ft

   At the exit of the hamlet of Résy (a few houses), another stage with the TMR. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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   Rifugio Gabiet - Rifugio Pastore

   8.88 mi 3,077 ft 5,636 ft

   This stage passes through the Col d'Olen, on the border between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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   Rifugio Pastore - Macugnaga

   12.35 mi 4,321 ft 5,213 ft

   This stage takes us along an ancient paved Roman road. Macugnaga is the last village stop in Italy. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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    Macugnaga - Saas Almagell

    12.52 mi 5,548 ft 4,314 ft

    During this stage, at Passo di Monte Moro, you cross from Italy (Piedmont) to Switzerland (German-speaking Valais). Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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    Saas Almagell - Gspon

    11.96 mi 3,681 ft 3,015 ft

    Balcony stage above the Saastal. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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    Gspon - Simplon Hospiz

    14.45 mi 3,566 ft 3,202 ft

    Final stage to finish at the Hospice (du Simplon). To round off this hike in style, you must spend a night at the Hospice du Simplon, where you will receive a warm welcome. Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.

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