TO SEE : The Hospice du Petit Saint Bernard: First erected in the 9th century, the hospice is a symbol of a long tradition of hospitality. It offered food and a bed to any passers-by who risked getting caught in bad weather. Now renovated, the hospice provides information and houses an interactive exhibition on the history of the pass, as well as gite-restaurant. The alpine garden at chanousia: Located at an altitude of 2172m, this alpine garden includes some 1000 species of mountain plants. It's open to the public from July to September (dates may change depending on snow cover)
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
ITINERARY: From the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard, cross the road and take the path to the right of the road in front of the building which winds up the grassy slopes, follow the direction "Au fil des frontières". After 1 hour of walking, arrival at Lac Longet (private fishing) with an exceptional view of Mont-Blanc. After a portion of descent, arrival at the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard (near the Lancebranlette bar), cross the road to join the route, left to return to the starting point or right to access the viewpoint overlooking the Lac Verney (15 minute walk there and back). For the return, take the same route and follow the direction Hospice / "Au fil des frontières"
Ouverture
From 01/07 to 31/10.
Tarifs
Gratuit
Contact et accès Col du Petit Saint-Bernard 73700 Séez Savoie (73)
