Grand Saint Bernard - the Swiss highway to heaven

The Grand Saint Bernard road pass reaches 2,469 meters and is the third highest alpine passage in Switzerland. It connects the Swiss city of Martigny to the Italian city of Aosta. Throughout its tens of kilometers, you will see a magnificent road that passes by the lakes of Toules and Saint Bernard and the Alpine peaks of Mort, Telliers, Fourchon, Grand Golliat and Velan. It is an ancient passage used by the Romans or even by Napoleon to enter into Italy.

The landscape is magnificent. You start climbing through a forest, then you reach the pine trees and after the trees disappear, you see only the imposing mountains. It's a fantastic feeling: it's just you and the mighty mountains. For better admiring the nature you can stop at one of the car parks in the area or you can choose a hiking trail. Go and see the passage of Grand Saint Bernard! You will be amazed by its beauty and the imposing force of the surrounding mountains.


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