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Great St Bernard Hospice

Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland

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Overview

Shelter on the Great St. Bernard Pass in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It lies high in the Swiss Alps, reached by mountain railway or cable car and best attempted between late June and September.

Why visit: Staffed alpine huts high above the last lift — the way to spend a night in the mountains without a tent.

Things to do

›Book your bunk ahead — huts fill
›Arrive before the afternoon weather
›Eat the set dinner with everyone else
›Start early for the sunrise from the terrace

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Travel Information

Best time

Late June – late September (staffed season)

Weather

High alpine weather — mild, bright summer days (8–20°C on the heights) and deep cold and snow from November into spring; conditions turn within the hour, so check the mountain forecast before going up.

Entry fee

Half-board roughly ₹6,000 – 9,000 per night

Hours

Staffed summer season only; unstaffed winter rooms at some

Est. budget

₹6,000 – ₹10,000 per night

Duration

Overnight

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