CURIOSITIES: The Petit Saint-Bernard hospice: built in the 11th century, it is the symbol of a long tradition of hospitality, it offered room and board for all passers-by threatened by bad weather. Now restored, the hospice offers an information point as well as an interactive exhibition on the history of the pass. On the spot lodging-restaurant. The Joux column: located next to the Hospice, the Joux column is a monolith where sits at the top the statue of Saint-Bernard de Menthon, patron saint of mountaineers. The Alpine Garden of Chanousia: located at 2172 m, it is an alpine garden that brings together 1,000 species of mountain plants. It is open to the public from July to mid-September.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard, take the path at the back of the building which winds up the grassy slopes, follow the direction of Lac Sans Fond (Circuit du Lac Sans fond). After 1 hour of walking, arrival at a junction; turn left towards the Bottomless Lake (Circuit of the Bottomless Lake). For the descent, take the same route.
Ouverture
From 01/07 to 31/10.
Tarifs
Gratuit
Contact et accès Col du Petit Saint-Bernard 73700 Séez Savoie (73)
