Great St Bernard Hospice
Great St Bernard Hospice, Mountain hut and religious community in Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland.
The Great Saint Bernard Hospice stands at 2469 meters altitude in the Swiss Alps, providing shelter at the mountain pass between Switzerland and Italy.
Founded in 1050 by Bernard of Montjoux, the hospice has maintained continuous hospitality for travelers crossing the Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy.
The hospice includes the highest church in Europe, housing a collection of religious artifacts and sacred objects belonging to the congregation of canons.
The facility offers year-round accommodation with communal meals, while additional lodging becomes available at the adjacent Auberge during July and August.
From the 17th century until 2005, the hospice maintained the breeding program for Saint Bernard dogs, which assisted in mountain rescue operations.
Location: Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Inception: 11 century
Elevation above the sea: 2,469 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Address: 1946 Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Svizzera
GPS coordinates: 45.86889,7.17056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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