Where nature meets history …
Nature, history and hospitality are the characteristics of this Alpine pass, the most represented in the world.
Nature is severe and fascinating at the same time, it is never the same because the clouds, the sun and the wind constantly change the scenery.
The Great St Bernard Pass preserves the history of European men, from the Celts up to the modern era. It is the meeting place between northern and southern Europe.
Saint Bernard sensed that man has a fundamental and very concrete need “to be welcomed” in a thousand different forms. An apparently usual and common place that can be the occasion for many surprises.
OUR
HISTORY
From generation to generation, for over 50 years the Brunod family has been managing and looking after the Hotel Italia Gran San Bernardo. The passion and dedication put into our job allow us to welcome travellers from all over Europe.
COLLE
GRAN SAN BERNARDO
Nature, history and hospitality are the characteristics of this Alpine pass, the most represented in the world.
Nature is severe and fascinating at the same time, it is never the same because the clouds, the sun and the wind constantly change the scenery.
The Great St Bernard Pass preserves the history of European men, from the Celts up to the modern era. It is the meeting place between northern and southern Europe.
Saint Bernard sensed that man has a fundamental and very concrete need “to be welcomed” in a thousand different forms. An apparently usual and common place that can be the occasion for many surprises.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY
LA VIA FRANCIGENA
The Via Francigena runs for more than 1000km in Italy and goes from the Great St Bernard Pass to Rome.
The first stage – starting from the Aosta Valley mountains – goes from the Great St Bernard Pass to Aosta for a total of 41.5 km.
The villages of Saint Leonard, Saint Oyen and Etroubles, which are to be found on the way to Aosta, are incredible and evocative.
WHAT TO KNOW IN ORDER TO REACH
THE GREAT ST BERNARD PASS
WHEN DOES THE GREAT ST BERNARD PASS OPEN?
The Great St Bernard Pass opens every year, around the last week of May or the first week of June.
The opening in 2020 was on June 1st with limited transit only up to the border (due to Covid-19). From the 15th the passage to Switzerland was also opened.
HOW TO REACH THE GREAT ST. BERNARD PASS
Se viaggi in auto, la modalità per raggiungere velocemente il Colle del Gran San Bernardo è quella di percorrere l’autostrada A5 Torino-Aosta, prendere l’uscita Aosta est-Gran San Bernardo e seguire la SS27 in direzione Gran San Bernardo.
La tratta Aosta-Colle del Gran San Bernardo dura circa 45 min. Clicca su questo link per vedere il percorso: GO TO MAP
HOW MUCH DOES THE GREAT ST. BERNARD TUNNEL COST?
To date, the cost of a single journey by car through the Great St Bernard Tunnel is €23.60 if the ticket is purchased in Italy. It is €19.60 if purchased in Switzerland.
Details of the fares can be found on the official Great St. Bernard Tunnel website. Click here to see the fares
HOW HIGH IS THE ALTITUDE?
The altitude is 2473m.
WHAT TO DO IN
THE GREAT ST. BERNARD VALLEY
The Great St Bernard Pass is a destination for sports and leisure. Every year, bikers and hikers venture up the pass in search of a new experience in complete harmony with nature.
Here’s what you can do:
BY FOOT
TREKKING AND TRAILS
Maison de refuge
The trail is relatively easy and is located within the beautiful frame of the Great St Bernard Pass. The trail crosses woods and gentle, grassy slopes. It starts from Saint Rhemy and arrives to the Maison de Refuge.
The height difference is about 600 metres and the estimated time to walk the trail is 2 hours.
Chamois, ibexes, hares and eagles can be admired along the way.
The trail is open from mid-June to mid-September.
A 3D video of the “Maison de Refuge” trail is available on the Vivavda Youtube channel.
Fenêtre Lakes
The hike to the Fenêtre Lakes at an altitude of about 2457m leads to two wonderful little Alpine lakes on the Great St Bernard Pass.
The height difference is about 300 metres and it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the lakes from the Hotel Italia San Bernardo.
At the top, the view is enchanting: you can admire the entire Mont Blanc massif and in particular the Grandes Jorasses and the Mont Dolent.
The path to follow is 13A.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
EVENTS
Many different events take place here on the Great St Bernard Pass, such as…
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