Great St Bernard Pass
Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard
Switzerland / Italy · Valais / Aosta Valley
2,469m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,469m
- Route length
- 40 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 13
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SMartigny
40 km · max 11%
▲Great St Bernard Pass (2,469m)
Descent
ESaint-Rhémy-en-Bosses
One of the oldest Alpine crossings, used since the Bronze Age. Famous for the hospice founded in 1050 AD and its St. Bernard rescue dogs. Napoleon crossed with his army in 1800.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,080m gain
↓849m loss
475m → 2,497m → 1,706m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
13
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.8692°N, 7.1706°E
- Start (Martigny)
- 46.1028°N, 7.0722°E
- End (Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses)
- 45.8417°N, 7.1833°E
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