welcome to the
great st.bernard hospice!
Deep in the mountains, a haven of humanity and a religious community welcome you.
STAYING AT THE HOSPICE
Promotional video: ‘In the heart of the Alps, a thousand-year-old hospice’
produced by Alpage Productions.
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Visitors per year
Foundation of the Hospice
Volunteers per year
The Hospice was founded in 1050 by Bernard de Montjoux, Archdeacon of Aosta, to welcome and protect the many travellers passing through this Alpine route.
A few fellow members of the clergy from the Aosta Valley helped Bernard build this house. Thus were born a community and a Hospice whose mission of hospitality has continued uninterrupted to this day.
The Congregation of the Canons of the Great St Bernard is also present at the Simplon Hospice and in several parishes in the region.
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EXPLORE THE ACTIVITIES
Staying at the pass
Throughout the year, the Hospice provides accommodation and communal meals.
This range is complemented in summer by the Auberge de l’Hospice.
Staying at the Hospice (Year-round)
Stay at the Auberge (summer)
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Things to see on the pass
A museum, a Baroque church and its treasure, and plenty of walks in both summer and winter… Come and discover the historical and cultural heritage of the Great St Bernard Pass.
THE MUSEUM AND DOG KENNEL OF THE GREAT SAINT BERNARD
Open every day in summer, the Hospice Museum showcases the history of the Great St Bernard Pass. During the summer season, the famous dogs of the Pass are also there to welcome you.
HIKES AND PILGRIMAGES
L’Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard organise en toute saison des pèlerinages qui permettent de parcourir la montagne et de découvrir la spiritualité bernardine. Des camps de montagne pour jeunes et adolescents sont également proposés.
The church and the treasure
Temporary exhibition
Saint Bernard dogs
Calendar and upcoming events 2025–2026
The religious community at the Hospice organises spiritual gatherings for people of all ages throughout the year.
8
july
Spiritual walk
exploring the geology of the pass
led by a qualified mountain guide
15
july
Spiritual walk
exploring the history of the pass
with the congregation’s archivist in attendance
13-18
july
Climbing camp for young people
19
july
Concert
by the Entremont String Ensemble
at the Hospice Church
20-25
july
Spiritual walking week
20-25
july
Climbing camp for young people
22
july
Spiritual walk
to the Pointe des Lacerandes
spiritual walk with the Virgin Mary
29
july
Spiritual walk
The hidden corners of the hospice
With the cellarer
31
july
Evening of prayer for vocations
7.00 pm Mass followed by adoration
followed by a meal
5
august
Spiritual walk
walk to the Frassati refuge
with Saint Pier Giorgio
12
august
Feast of Blessed Maurice Tornay
procession followed by Mass at 10.30 am in Orsières
15
august
Solemnity of the Assumption
9am walk from the hospice to Pointe des Lacerandes
10.30am Mass at the summit and at the hospice
3pm Second Vespers at the hospice
16
august
Concert
Penne Nere Choir of Aosta
3 pm at the Hospice Church
19
august
Spiritual walk
flora and fauna
with a low-mountain guide
28
august
Feast of Saint Augustine
10.30 am Mass at the church
29-30
august
Vocations Walk
Martigny-Hospice: walking by day and then by night
24
december
Christmas Eve Masses
25
december
Christmas Day Mass
27-30
december
Christmas youth camp
ages 16 and over
30 dec.
–
1 jan.
New Year Retreat
Registration opens on 15 October
Personal retreat
You are welcome to come and spend a few days recharging your batteries, following the daily rhythm of the religious community.
If you wish, you can receive personal guidance.
Group activities and support
We welcome groups of young people and adults all year round.
We are happy to organise activities for your group, or to offer our support for your human or spiritual development project.
Prayer and meal times
Contact and information
