Family hike and picnic on the Grand St. Bernard Pass, from La Rosière (France)
Aurelie, an UIMLA-certified Mountain Leader, takes you on a family-friendly day hike and barbecue in the Grand St. Bernard Pass, from la Rosière (France).
Group
Alps
1 Day
Jul, Aug
Low
Highlights
- Discover a mythical mountain pass between Switzerland and Italy
- Hike along beautiful alpine trails and enjoy a barbecue
- Bring your kids along for a great day in the mountains
Description
Experience the beauty of the Alps in summer with this family day hike and picnic on the Grand St. Bernard Pass, starting from La Rosière, France. I will take you to discover a place with a stunning alpine scenery, lakes and streams, and we might even see some marmots on our way!
This ancient mountain pass is a real link between two countries, Switzerland and Italy, two valleys, two mountain communities. It is one of the most ancient passes in the Western Alps, with evidence of use as far back as the Bronze Age! It is situated between Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa.
You will discover a mythical place, charged with a history of more than 4000 years, where the contemporary man can feel, taste, touch, contemplate, explore and marvel at the amazing landscapes and natural beauty of this place.
Right at the top of the mountain pass is the Grand St. Bernard Hospice, founded by St. Bernard in 1049. The St. Bernand breed of dogs was originally bred for rescue at the hospice.
We will depart at 9:45 from the ski shop in La Rosière. With the view of Mont Blanc accompanying us, we will hike along easy trails and paths, suitable for everyone, discovering the unique scenery of this region. We then head to Lake Longet and begin a short climb to the Traversette Pass.
At around 13h, we are all around a barbecue to enjoy a well deserved grill.
In the afternoon, we walk on the ridges and discover a 360 ° panorama.
Finally we descend on the Rosière by the Roche Noir chairlift.
If you want to enjoy a great day hike with your family and friends, just book your place and let’s hike together to the Grand St. Bernard Pass. Come discover a unique place in the Alps!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Children with an adult: 10 EUR
Meeting point
Details
More info
Distance: 4Km. Altitude Difference: + 400m /- 150m
You need to bring: -Hot weather clothes, windproof jacket. -A spare t-shirt. -Glasses, sunscreen, cap.
Water -Your food for the barbecue
Think about your camera and binoculars
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.9
(342)
Gauthier and the E-S Adventure Guides Team work with a trusted network of certified mountain guides, leaders, and rock climbing instructors (including Ann-Laure, Christophe, Ivan, Leo, Nolwenn, Willy, and others) to offer high-quality guided outdoor experiences in France and Belgium.
From bouldering in Fontainebleau to via ferrata and rock climbing around Dinant and Namur, each experience is led by an experienced local professional who knows the area inside out and adapts the day to your level and expectations.
Gauthier manages the booking process. He'll be helping you choose the right experience and ensuring everything is organized smoothly. Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll be connected directly with your guide to finalize the details and prepare your adventure together.
Whether you’re looking to discover outdoor climbing for the first time or build your skills in iconic locations across France and Belgium, the E-S Adventure Guides Team ensures a safe, personalized, and enjoyable experience.
Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA | DEJEPS | SNAPEC
What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides
Klára
We had a very nice and pleasant day with Christophe, everything was smooth and precisely as it should be! The ferrata offers various routes that can be adjusted to fitness level of the group and personalwishes. Many thanks, it was amazing!
Rob
Rachel
We had a great time bouldering with Léo who was really enthusiastic and encouraging, and who selected a good range of boulders to suit our different strengths whilst still being challenging. Would definitely recommend this as a great way to get introduced to outdoor bouldering at Fontainebleau.
Ruth
Willy was a brilliant instructor and guide. He took us on the Pont a Lesse beginners via ferrata, then onto a slightly harder section, and finally a short top-roped climb. We climbed with our 10 and 12 year olds and he was brilliant and making sure they followed all the safety rules, gave them good advice and on a particularly tricky vertical section, used a top rope for extra security. He was really encouraging and great company. He communicated well beforehand and his English was excellent. He also used to be a photographer before he became a climbing instructor, and he took some fabulous photos which he shared with us afterwards. We had a fantastic time and I would definitely recommend going on a trip with him.
Denis
Willy est un très bon guide. Il nous a conseillé une via ferrata plus compliquée et mieux adaptée à notre niveau avant le départ, ce qui était bien vu de sa part. Il nous a guidé sans nous tenir par la main afin de nous laisser notre autonomie et a prit plein de photos de notre ascension.
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