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Alpenpässe-Weg · stage 34 · Grand-Saint-Bernard–La Fouly

1 of 1 stages mapped · reference itinerary

The entire original stage starts at the Grand-Saint-Bernard hospice/pass, climbs Col des Cheveaux, descends to Torrent de Drône and climbs Col du Bastillon before descending via Lacs de Fenêtre, Plan de la Chaux and Les Ars Dessus to the full La Fouly village finish. Both mandatory passes and the complete descent are retained. This is one independent day stage; the original43-stage parent and separately held Bourg-St-Pierre approach remain incomplete. Original whole-source figures are16km,320minutes,+680/−1550metres, separate from owned native metrics. No hostel/hut attachment or complete parent trek is inferred.

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SchweizMobil recommends this whole stage for its mountain lakes, alpine flowers and changing rocky landscape, with views of the Combin and Vélan peaks from Col des Cheveaux and Mont Blanc, Grandes Jorasses and Mont Dolent from Col du Bastillon.

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Two steep mountain passes, a descent to Torrent de Drône and a long valley descent require suitable fitness and equipment. Check weather, snow, water levels and actual passage. Source walking geometry is a non-winter reference and establishes no current opening, safe passage, available bed or automatic navigation. Source read 2026-10-29.

The hospice offers accommodation and shared meals year-round, separately from the summer-only Auberge. Its current agenda lists border closure on19October, says the road to the pass remains open until further notice from the authorities, and lists a planned earlyJune2027road opening. These are distinct statements, not proof of current road/path clearance or free beds. Source read 2026-10-29.

The operator describes winter access by touring skis or snowshoes, about2h30from Bourg-Saint-Bernard parking, a different start from Bourg-St-Pierre village. It asks visitors to consult detailed weather/avalanche information, arrive early during short days and reconfirm reservations the previous evening. The page contains dated28October2026snow observations, not a forecast or clearance for this entire summer stage. Source read 2026-10-29.

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  1. Alpenpässe-Weg · stage 34 · Grand-Saint-Bernard–La Fouly

    hiking · 15.50 km · switzerlandmobility technical Bergwanderweg (medium)

    Two steep mountain passes, a descent to Torrent de Drône and a long valley descent require suitable fitness and equipment. Check weather, snow, water levels and actual passage. Source walking geometry is a non-winter reference and establishes no current opening, safe passage, available bed or automatic navigation. Source read 2026-10-29.

    The hospice offers accommodation and shared meals year-round, separately from the summer-only Auberge. Its current agenda lists border closure on19October, says the road to the pass remains open until further notice from the authorities, and lists a planned earlyJune2027road opening. These are distinct statements, not proof of current road/path clearance or free beds. Source read 2026-10-29.

    The operator describes winter access by touring skis or snowshoes, about2h30from Bourg-Saint-Bernard parking, a different start from Bourg-St-Pierre village. It asks visitors to consult detailed weather/avalanche information, arrive early during short days and reconfirm reservations the previous evening. The page contains dated28October2026snow observations, not a forecast or clearance for this entire summer stage. Source read 2026-10-29.

    Glacier assessment unknown. Automatic planning and navigation exports remain held.

Recommendation & sources

A recommendation for the whole outing is kept with that itinerary. Only separately reviewed, precisely matched path stretches receive map support. Repeated descriptions from one publisher family add no independent votes.