The Petit Saint-Bernard hospice and inn: built in the 9th century, it is the symbol of a long tradition of hospitality. It served as a hospice and also offered room and board for all passers-by threatened by bad weather. Now restored and converted into an inn, the old hospice acts an information point as well as housing an interactive exhibition on the history of the pass. It is an on the spot lodging-restaurant.
The Joux column: located next to the inn, the Joux column is a monolith upon which sits the statue of Saint-Bernard de Menthon, the patron saint of mountaineers.
The Alpine Garden of Chanousia: located at 2172m, it is an alpine garden that brings together 1,000 species of mountain plants. It is open to the public from July to mid-September.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
ITINERARY: 0/ From the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard, take the path behind the building which zigzags through the grassy slopes, 1/ Follow the signs for Lac Sans Fond (Lac Sans Fond Circuit). 2/ After about a 45 minutes' walk you will come to a fork in the path. Go right at the fork and head up to the Lancebranlette summit. Warning! This section includes a steep path. 3/ Come back down via the same route. You can also go by to the Lac Sans Fond.
Ouverture
From 07/01 to 10/31 : open daily.
Tarifs
Free of charge
Contact et accès Hospice du Petit Saint Bernard, 2188m 73700 Séez Savoie (73)
Passages délicats : Après 45 minutes de marche,arrivée à une bifurcation : prendre à droite en direction du sommet Lancebranlette. Attention ! Cette partie emprunte un itinéraire escarpé
