Great St. Bernhard (Pass) "Until the Middle Ages"
Until the Middle Ages
Despite the great height, the pass has been walked since the early Iron Age, as is shown by …

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Willem VS

March 18, 2024

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The austere buildings of the hospice of the Great Saint Bernard are located in a rocky pass through which an icy wind almost always blows, on the edge of a lake that is frozen on average 265 days a year and where winter lasts almost eight months. For nine centuries, canons regular of the order of St. Augustine, who settled here through the help of St. Bernard of Menthon, have maintained a tradition of helpfulness and hospitality. Travelers who want to relax for a while in that peaceful place are welcome all year round.

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Julio

November 13, 2025

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This climb is incredible: it doesn't have any difficult gradients, but it's long, incredibly long, endless. You reach a point where you almost hate it: you've been pedaling for well …

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1. Via Francigena: Aosta to Grand St. Bernard Pass

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Cycle the challenging Ascent to Grand St. Bernard, a 44.2-mile route gaining 6473 feet through historic Alpine scenery to the summit lake.

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2. Porta Pretoria (Aosta) – Col du Grand Saint-Bernard loop from Aosta

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Great St Bernard Hospice – Col du Grand Saint-Bernard loop from Bovernier

74.9km

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,510 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Location: Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Entremont, Valais, Switzerland

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1. Via Francigena: Aosta to Grand St. Bernard Pass

2. Porta Pretoria (Aosta) – Col du Grand Saint-Bernard loop from Aosta

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