📍 Mountain Pass📸 Tourist Attraction

Great St Bernard Pass

Canton of Valais, Switzerland

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Overview

Mountain pass in the Western Alpes. It lies high in the Swiss Alps, reached by mountain railway or cable car and best attempted between late June and September.

Why visit: Hairpin crossings like the Furka, Grimsel and Susten — the classic Swiss road-trip set pieces.

Things to do

›Drive or ride the hairpins
›Stop at the summit for the view and the pass sign
›Walk a short trail from the top
›Check the pass is open before setting out

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Travel Information

Best time

Late June – early October (most passes shut under winter snow)

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

Free; some tunnels and car-trains are charged

Hours

Daylight driving advised; closed in winter

Est. budget

₹2,000 – ₹6,000 for the day

Duration

Half day

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