Overlooking the lake, the hospice has a 1000-year history of hospitality. In winter, the only way here is on foot (snowshoes or skis) from the entrance to the tunnel 6km downhill. Dorms are spartan, but the monks are welcoming and the setting is magical. Advance reservations obligatory.
Hospice du Grand St Bernard
Valais
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