6 m away
Col du Grand Saint Bernard via Col Ouest de Barasson.
An ideal beginner ski tour that makes a day of going to the Grand Saint Bernard Hospice.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 885 m
- Descent
- 343 m
Generally used as access to other tours, this is a fun little trip in itself if conditions rule out anything more adventurous.
Ski Touring Easy
This is a famous and historical tour with no technical difficulty and minimal objective hazards. It is possible whenever there is snow on the ground and the road to the Monastery is closed (which it generally is between November and May).
Start at the carpark of the now-defunct St Bernard ski area, and simply follow the clear jeep track which winds up to the Grand St Bernard Monastery, on the Col Grand St Bernard. The climb takes about 90 minutes and takes you through some very dramatic and wild scenery, without requiring too much effort on your part.
The Grand St Bernard Monastery is wonderful, with an eerie feel and cold, empty rooms combining with a warm welcome from the monks who live there. Food and drinks are served at the Monastery and it's suitably simple but delicious fare. Support the monks and the unique place they run by buying a meal and then take time to explore the various parts of the monastery.
From the monastery you can either ski back to your car, or carry on to the far side of the col and embark on a further tour from there.
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
6 m away
An ideal beginner ski tour that makes a day of going to the Grand Saint Bernard Hospice.
Easy Ski Touring
7 m away
A great tour on mellow terrain and which has a long season.
Moderate Ski Touring
4 km away
A bad weather option, positioning for a big mountain day the next day
Easy Ski Touring
4 km away
St. Bernard Hospice to Valsorey Hut: the purists approach to linking La Fouly with the Valsorey Hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
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A low stress tour which can, conditions allowing, be possible anytime between November and June.
Moderate Ski Touring
4 km away
A steep and exciting descent which can easily be bailed from if conditions are poor.
Severe Ski Touring
5.5 km away
A crucial link day between the two major mountain areas on the Grand Lui Variation
Difficult Ski Touring
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A committing day crossing the 'Plateau du Couloir'
Severe Ski Touring
8.4 km away
The purists approach to linking La Fouly with the Valsorey Hut
Difficult Ski Touring
9.7 km away
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Moderate Ski Touring
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