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In a privileged natural Alpine setting that is almost perfectly preserved, the St-Bernard region offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities.

In summer, there is something that will appeal to every hiker – educational paths, mountain huts, alpine lakes, nature reserves, walks with St-Bernard dogs or treks over several days – all will brighten up your holidays, right up to October when our forests – which are amongst Switzerland’s largest – transform into their most beautiful colours.

Don’t hesitate to enhance your stay with a visit to the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice Museum – one of the most visited in Valais, as well as to the Flore-Alpe botanical gardens in Champex-Lac, one of the richest and most prestigious in the Alps, or to the old Champex-Lac Artillery Fort, for a journey in time through our Swiss history, or with the treetop walk at La Fouly for a moment of relaxation in the trees or with a dip in one of our swimming pools to freshen up.

In winter, our charming resorts offer ski runs and freeride for all levels with spectacular panoramic views, cross country ski runs in breathtaking natural surroundings and snowshoe trails in the heart of our white forests.

Proud of our region and of its local produce represented by the famous ‘Grand Entremont Basket’, the people of the St-Bernard region keep a long list of traditions alive and well – all of which we invite you to become acquainted with.

Images

  • Cabane d'Orny in front of the Grand Combin and the Vélan
    Cabane d'Orny in front of the Grand Combin and the Vélan
  • Photo: Pays du St-Bernard
  • Photo: Pays du St-Bernard
  • La Fouly - Prayon
    Photo: Angela Zoratti, Pays du St-Bernard
  • In front of the Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard
    Photo: Trail Verbier St-Bernard
  • On the A Neuve plateau
    Photo: Gaëtan Tornay, Pays du St-Bernard
  • Photo: ©Valais Wallis Promotion
  • At the summit of the Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard
    Photo: Gaëtan Tornay, Pays du St-Bernard
  • Photo: Packed Again
  • Photo: Gaëtan Tornay, Pays du St-Bernard

Activity

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 364 m
Descent 364 m

Family walk on the heights of Champex-Lac.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20 km
Duration 9:40 h
Ascent 1,780 m
Descent 1,780 m

Magnificent route in the Valsorey valley via the Vélan and Valsorey huts.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 976 m
Descent 144 m

Last stage of the Via Francigena in Switzerland

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Bicycle Rides
Val Ferret
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 884 m
Descent 1 m

Climb all the way up Val Ferret from the main village of Orsières to the alpine pastures!

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 260 m
Descent 260 m

This route overlooking the village allows you to admire Bourg-Saint-Pierre and the entire Entremont valley.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Cross-Country Skiing · Pays du St-Bernard
La Fouly trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 143 m
Descent 143 m

This 10-kilometer trail will let you discover the north and south sides of the La Fouly resort, as well as the splendid A Neuve plateau, at the ...

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 1,161 m
Descent 26 m

3h30 ascent to reach the Cabane de l'A Neuve from La Fouly.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 84.2 km
Duration 22:00 h
Ascent 8,066 m
Descent 8,139 m

Discover this magnificent international Haute Route starting from the village of Saint-Rhémy in the Aosta Valley in Italy, famous for its ...

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 704 m
Descent 704 m

Discover the magnificent Champlong gîte which opened its doors in 2017!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 3:25 h
Ascent 1,082 m
Descent 30 m

3h30 hike in nature through the Combe des Planards.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 4 m
Descent 570 m

Educational trail connecting Champex-Lac to Orsières. 2h30 descent

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.4 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 349 m
Descent 349 m

Very beautiful path that circles Champex, its chalets, and its lake.

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 137 m
Descent 137 m

This north-facing trail is often well snow-covered. It climbs to the entrance of the Val d'Arpette and reaches the Relais d'Arpette before ...

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Trail
No. 12 Le Catogne
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 1,422 m
Descent 1,422 m

Day hike to the summit of Catogne

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 1,109 m
Descent 336 m

Magnificent horseback route between the Val Ferret and the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 970 m
Descent 970 m

A mountain trail in the heart of the Pays du Saint-Bernard!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 6:05 h
Ascent 1,050 m
Descent 1,050 m

Nice trail at the bottom of the Swiss Val Ferret with a small excursion into the Italian Val Ferret!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.6 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 1,199 m
Descent 1,387 m

This alternative of the Tour du Mont-Blanc is spectacular but much more demanding than going via Bovine. It should be avoided in case of bad ...

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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 4.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 749 m
Descent 42 m

Challenging hike to reach La Breya from the Champex-Lac resort.

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Hiking Trail
No.2 Trient Hut
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 1,677 m
Descent 4 m

Ascent to the Trient Hut from Champex-Lac

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Bike Riding · Orsières
Champex-Lac
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31.2 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 1,021 m
Descent 1,021 m

A nice loop that will make you discover different roads and paths on the coast and the lake of Champex. We also enter the beginning of the Val ...

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from Casimir Gabioud,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 65 m
Descent 91 m

Educational trail through the forests of La Fouly. About 1 hour.

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Cross-Country Skiing
No. 22 - Pallazuit/Liddes
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 5.6 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 151 m
Descent 151 m

Beautiful varied route in the forest, in the meadows and along the banks of the Dranse river. Fairy-tale scenery guaranteed!  

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recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 12 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 966 m
Descent 966 m

Loop route starting from the Col du Gd-St-Bernard

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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 465 m
Descent 6 m

Discover this summit at almost 3,000 meters with a breathtaking panorama over the entire Pays du St-Bernard and the Aosta Valley!

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 639 m
Descent 6 m

Beautiful mountain hike near the Orny glacier.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 98.7 km
Duration 30:00 h
Ascent 5,751 m
Descent 5,751 m

Straddling Switzerland and Italy, this route offers 6 days of alpine hiking.

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Hiking Trail · Pays du St-Bernard
Tsissette hut
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.1 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 408 m
Descent 3 m

Family route along an old bisse to the Tsissette

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from Déborah Droz,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 517 m
Descent 517 m

This east-facing route is very sunny and offers a magnificent circuit of the Vichères-Liddes ski area.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Bike Riding
Les Planards
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 1,235 m
Descent 71 m

If you like gravel and climbing, this route is for you! And if you like beautiful places with an incredible view, look no further!

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from Casimir Gabioud,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 1,019 m
Descent 1,019 m

Hike at the bottom of Val Ferret straddling Switzerland and Italy.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 7:55 h
Ascent 1,659 m
Descent 1,659 m

Demanding circular route to reach the Valsorey hut

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 1,152 m
Descent 0 m

Hike in the heart of the Combe de l'A nature reserve.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Mountain Bike
Tour du Mont-Blanc
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 1,693 m
Descent 620 m

Complete a section of the legendary Tour du Mont-Blanc by mountain bike. From Champex-Lac, you descend at the start of the Val Ferret then you ...

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from Pays du Saint-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 142 m
Descent 142 m

This route, located in the middle of the Val Ferret, connects the main resort of La Fouly to the small hamlet of Prayon.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Cross-Country Skiing · Pays du St-Bernard
Champex trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 141 m
Descent 141 m

This 8 km trail will let you discover various corners of the Champex resort starting in the marshes by the lake.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult closed
Distance 143.9 km
Duration 57:10 h
Ascent 9,319 m
Descent 9,319 m

The Grand Tour des Combins – a 9-day alpine trek between Switzerland and Italy! Explore the new Grand Tour des Combins: an unforgettable alpine ...

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from Au Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Trail · Orsières
No. 26 Tour du Mont-Blanc
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 165.6 km
Duration 60:00 h
Ascent 9,570 m
Descent 9,570 m

3 countries, one mountain identity 10,000 meters of elevation gain and about 60 hours of walking, 170 km of discovery for 7 to 10 days of happiness!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Trail Running
No. 06 Bavon
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 6:25 h
Ascent 1,205 m
Descent 1,205 m

The Bavon ridge marks the boundary between the Val Ferret and the Val d'Entremont. Stunning panoramic view ahead!

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Thematic Trail · Pays du St-Bernard
Educational trail Mountaineering at UNESCO
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.8 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 70 m
Descent 70 m

Set off to discover the history of mountaineering in the Orsières region!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 6 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 1,117 m
Descent 0 m

Ascent from Liddes to the Cabane de Mille.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,335 m
Descent 1,033 m

Set off to discover a place that has not yet revealed all its secrets...

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Thematic Trail · Pays du St-Bernard
Historical trail of the Val Ferret
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 65 m
Descent 91 m

Discover La Fouly and the Val Ferret through 18 explanatory panels embellished with numerous old photos.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.9 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 44 m

Discover this new path created in 2020 in honor of the Blessed Maurice Tornay, child of La Rosière!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 637 m
Descent 1,028 m

Discovering the alpine pastures of Val Ferret

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Trail · Bourg-Saint-Pierre
It’s active up there
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,074 m
Descent 1,074 m

The routes have considerable distances and elevation gains.

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Cross-Country Skiing · Pays du St-Bernard
N. 20 - Lake trail, Champex-Lac
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.7 km
Duration 0:20 h
Ascent 1 m
Descent 1 m

A very varied route both in terms of difficulties and geography and landscape!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 130.1 km
Duration 29:20 h
Ascent 9,300 m
Descent 9,300 m

The great trail of the Swiss Alps, the X-Alpine will make you discover the most beautiful viewpoints of the region, accumulating a positive ...

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Hiking Trail
Vita Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 36 m
Descent 36 m

Enjoy this beautiful VITA route in an idyllic setting!

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from Pays du St-Bernard,   Pays du St-Bernard
Cross-Country Skiing
No. 21 - Liddes
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 55 m
Descent 55 m

Nice route with the village of Liddes and Mont-Vélan on one side and the Catogne on the other in the background!

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