トゥル湖周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ3

I didn't have any trouble with traffic here. It wasn't busy at all. Do save some energy for the steepest last 4 km (average 9%).

Find out in good time whether the pass is open!

At the southern end there is a floating PV system, an interesting combination of hydropower and solar energy

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.

Of the major Alpine crossings, the Great St. Bernard Pass, which connects Wallis and the Italian Valle d'Aosta, has the most evocative past. Celts, Romans and medieval pilgrims have already passed through the pass. Famous military expeditions followed in their footsteps, such as that of Napoleon in 1800. Today, the unspoilt nature, the grand mountain world and the traditional hospitality, which has existed since the 11th century, attract crowds of tourists in the summer. I myself follow the footsteps of the British pilgrim Sigeric via the Via Francigena.

The Great St. Bernard Pass is the third highest mountain pass in Switzerland, with an altitude of 2,469 meters (8,100 feet). This pass connects Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland with Aosta in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. It is the lowest pass located on the watershed between the two highest mountains in the Alps, Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa. The pass is located on the main watershed that separates the Rhône basin from that of the Po. The Great St Bernard Pass is one of the oldest mountain passes through the Western Alps, with evidence of use dating back to the Bronze Age and remains of a Roman road. In 1800, Napoleon's army used the pass to enter Italy, an event depicted in the famous oil paintings “Napoleon at the St. Bernard Pass” by Jacques-Louis David and “Bonaparte Crossing the Alps” by Paul Delaroche.

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. https://www.viefrancigene.org/fr/resource/statictrack/bs4-da-martigny-al-colle-del-gran-san-bernardo/

impressive reservoir in the high mountains