Of all the paved, continuous Alpine passes, the Great St. Bernard Pass actually offers the greatest elevation gain from its start in Martigny. For this reason alone, it should be included on any cycling pass list. However, the route up to the beginning of the summit tunnel is only half the fun by bike – too wide for motorized traffic, the route drags on, and the gentle gradient seems never-ending. The seemingly endless gallery from Bourg Saint Pierre is no fun uphill – but once the summit tunnel begins to absorb the most traffic, a magnificent pass road begins that fully compensates for the previous stretch.

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Willem VS

March 18, 2024

Probably the most symbolic stage (Via Francigena), but also the most difficult and dangerous!
From the town of Martigny, you can follow the international road. However, the section to Bourg-Saint-Bernard (tunnel entrance) is dangerous with numerous trucks. The stage lasts 3.5 hours for 47 km and 2,155 meters of elevation gain!
From Martigny, follow the main road to Sembrancher, Orsières, Liddes, and Bourg-Saint-Pierre. When possible or indicated, leave the main road and follow the secondary road that passes through the villages.
From Bourg-Saint-Bernard, leave the road that continues through the tunnel. From there, you will begin the final climb, a beautiful, wild, but difficult one!
You will find supplies in all the villages; fountains are also very common. Drinking water is also available during the final climb. viefrancigene.org/fr/resource/statictrack/bs4-da-martigny-al-colle-del-gran-san-bernardo

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Mi.ri.

February 28, 2020

The Great St. Bernhard is a pass in the Valais Alps, which crosses the Rhone Valley in the Swiss canton of Valais at an altitude of 2469 m. M. connects with the Aosta Valley and further with the Italian region of Piedmont. Wikipedia
Height: 2,473 m

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Distance 41.2 km

Uphill 2,410 m

Downhill 440 m

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Location: Liddes, Entremont, Valais, Switzerland

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