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. The Joux column: Located next to the Hospice, the Joux column is a monolith upon which sits a statue of Saint-Bernard of Menthon, patron saint of mountaineers. The Alpine Gardens at Chanousia: Located at an altitude of 2,172m, this Alpine garden includes some 1,000 species of mountain plants. It is open to the public from July to mid-September.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
ITINERARY: 0/ From the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard, take the path behind the building which zigzags through the grassy slopes, 1/ Follow the signs for Lac Sans Fond (Lac Sans Fond Circuit). 2/ After about a 45 minutes' walk you will come to a fork in the path. Go right at the fork and head up to the Lancebranlette summit. Warning! This section includes a steep path. 3/ Come back down via the same route. You can also go by to the Lac Sans Fond.
Ouverture
From 07/01 to 10/31 : open daily.
Tarifs
Free of charge
Contact et accès Hospice du Petit Saint Bernard, 2188m 73700 Séez Savoie (73)
Passages délicats : Après 45 minutes de marche,arrivée à une bifurcation : prendre à droite en direction du sommet Lancebranlette. Attention ! Cette partie emprunte un itinéraire escarpé
