Tour du Saint Bernard - Intermediate trek

The Tour du Saint Bernard kicks off gently but steadily as you leave Orsières behind and head into the valley of Entremont. The first few kilometers follow the Dranse river upstream along a forested trail with peaceful views of the surrounding Alps. The route passes small hamlets like Rive Haute and Liddes, where you can grab a coffee or local snack before continuing the ascent.

As you near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, the trail becomes a bit steeper and wilder. You pass alpine meadows and cross wooden footbridges, with the valley narrowing and the peaks rising up on either side. Bourg-Saint-Pierre awaits at the top of the valley, a quiet and historic village nestled at 1,632 meters — a perfect stop to catch your breath and soak in the mountain atmosphere.

Not too hard, not too easy — a perfect warm-up stage to get into the rhythm of the Alps.

Today you head deeper into the mountains. From Bourg-Saint-Pierre, the trail follows an old pilgrimage route as it climbs steadily through the Val d’Entremont. You’ll pass along the shores of Lac des Toules, with the scenery growing more dramatic as you approach the Grand Saint Bernard Pass.

The final stretch zigzags across steep alpine slopes and ancient mule paths. In the distance, you’ll spot the Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard — a legendary landmark nestled at 2,469 meters. The atmosphere here is something special: raw mountain beauty, centuries of alpine hospitality, and a setting steeped in history.

A stage with character, where you truly feel like you’ve entered the heart of the Alps.