Great St. Bernard – Mythical Alpine passes

From Martigny, the road is wide and ascends only moderately. At the entrance to the Val de Bagnes, it turns right and follows the Dranse towards Orsières and Italy. From the Val d’Entremont, the road climbs more steeply, allowing you to gain height quickly up to Liddes. The road through the village is less steep and gives you a chance to catch your breath before you tackle the next climb to Bourg-Saint-Pierre, the last village before the Italian border. After passing through the galleries leading to the Great St. Bernard tunnel, turn right and take on the last six kilometers to the pass summit. The breathtaking landscape, the hospice at the pass, and the small lake make this border crossing between Switzerland and Italy one of the most beautiful Alpine passes ever!