Snowshoeing to the Grand St. Bernard Monastery in the Swiss Alps

Join a unique snowshoeing adventure in the Swiss Alps and discover the St. Bernard Monastery. You will also get to visit Barryland, home to the St. Bernard dog!

Group

Alps

3 Days

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec

Occasional

All Levels

Highlights

Enjoy a 2-day, 2-night snowshoeing adventure in the Swiss Alps.
Visit the Grand St. Bernard Monastery.
Spend time in Barryland, home to the St. Bernard dog!
Enjoy some food and tea with the local monks.

Description

Would you like to enjoy an easygoing outdoor winter adventure? Then join us on this 2-day, 2-night beginner snowshoeing program to the St. Bernard Monastery in the Swiss Alps.

The St. Bernard Monastery is located in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 2,469 m. It is a unique spot that we will reach on our second day on snowshoes. On the way, we will enjoy snowshoeing in the Swiss Alps with the gorgeous mountains as a backdrop. Once we reach the monastery, we will enjoy some tea and food with the monks before briefly crossing over to the Italian border. You can find a detailed itinerary below.

Keep in mind that this is a beginner program, so all you need is a good fitness level and a good disposition to join. We will meet you at the Martigny train station, just a 1 1/2 hour ride from Geneva.

Ready for an exciting 2-day Snowshoeing adventure in the Swiss Alps? Then contact us now and we will be happy to guide you!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Introductions

You’ll be collected by your guide at the Martigny train station at 16:00 – a direct train ride from Geneva airport. On arrival at the accommodation we’ll do group introductions with tea and cake, followed by some time getting to know the equipment. You’ll then have a chance to settle into the accommodation before dinner. Dinner, bed & breakfast is included. Lunch, snacks and drinks are not included.

Day 2: Snowshoe Skills & Journey

On this day we’ll head out from our base in the mountain valley, to a location that’s fantastic for gaining snowshoe skills – learning how to move over the snow with ease. We’ll also complete a small journey into the Swiss wilderness, with incredible mountain backdrops. Once back at the parking you will be given the option to participate in some sledding, or to enjoy a warming hot drink at the café.

Day 3: St Bernard's Monastery

An early start will see us on the trail to ascend the 3 hours to the Grand Saint Bernard Monastery, where we will break for tea and lunch with the monks. Afterward, we’ll make a short journey across the Italian border, before returning to Switzerland and descending back to the valley. You’ll then visit Barryland – home of the famous Saint Bernard dogs! You’ll be at Martigny train station by 16:30 for trains to the airport and other towns along Lake Geneva.

Details

Accommodation

Included.

Meeting point

Train station (direct train ride from Geneva Station).

Photos

About the guide

Alps

5.00

(7)

Guide Agency

We are Tom (UIMLA Mountain Leader) and Paul (UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide), two friends who have worked in the outdoors for over 20 years each.

We have lived around the world and have an incredible wealth of outdoor experience and qualifications. We all love, work and play in the Swiss Alps.

We love sharing our local environment with guests and helping them to get the best out of their holidays. We have trips going out most weeks so come and join us or contact us if you would like something similar on a different date.

Languages

Norwegian | French | English

Certificates

UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA

Residence

Illarsaz, Switzerland

What people are saying about Alps Adventures

Fuad AlZayer

5.00

August, 2022

Great organization & wonderful guide (Cécilia). Cécilia & he assistance Philipo we’re wonderful.

Emma Brownlow-Smith

5.00

March, 2022

Very user friendly platform with timely responses from Explore Share representatives. The trip itself with Tom from Alps Adventures was awesome and ensure that we had an experience that was 100% what we wanted. Recommend both the platform and the guide. Thanks to all for arranging and delivering so well.

Stephen Jack

5.00

January, 2022

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Anne Fons

5.00

September, 2021

Tom is an amazing guide! He made sure that everyone had the best time and anticipated on everyones needs. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. I would recommend everyone booking a tour with him!

Colin Travis

5.00

May, 2021

Two excellent adventures with Tom and Alps Adventures. Via Ferrata was a Dads and Daughters adventure and was perfectly pitched to beginners. Tom takes time to build confidence and encourage communication for everyone at every level. Beginners ski touring was a short expedition in Morgins, CH to learn technique, safe travel and avalanche search and rescue. Again, Tom was patient with all abilities and always good humored

Jo Bartimote

5.00

June, 2020

Always keen to make sure everyone is having a good time and adjusts pace excellently for the required group

Tim

5.00

May, 2020

Tom is a knowledgeable and experienced guide. He was always keen to share his knowledge and was very attentive to our needs throughout the hike. A great sense of humour and a pleasure to be with, we laughed with & at him throughout!

Prices per person

Group of 1	EUR 433 Each
Group of 2	EUR 433 Each
Group of 3	EUR 433 Each
Group of 4	EUR 433 Each
Group of 5	EUR 433 Each
Group of 6	EUR 433 Each
Group of 7	EUR 433 Each
Group of 8	EUR 433 Each