Great St Bernard Pass
The Great St Bernard Pass is a pass between Switzerland and Italy. Hi is 2469 metres high. On the pass is the Great St Bernard lake.
It’s a international border Pass, situated on the drainage divide between northern Europe and southern Europe.
Throughout history the road of the Great St Bernard Pass has been an important trade route. In ancient history the pass was called by the Romans Mons Jovis in latin language. The road between Lausanne in western Switzerland and Aosta in Aosta valley region (Italy), and also the Great St Bernard Tunnel cross the pass. The hiking path on the pass ist part of the old pilgrimage route from northern Europe to Rome.
Great St Bernard Pass Media
View of the pass from the international border. A Swiss Customs post is visible on the left
Great St Bernard Hospice at the top of the Great St Bernard Pass, occupying both sides of the modern road. The old Roman road, serving as hiking path, is visible on the left.
St Bernard dog with barrel
View toward the Italian side from the monastery. Beyond the buildings at the end of the lake the road drops sharply. On the hillside above the modern road can be seen the Roman road.
View into Italy from above the Roman road. The statue of Saint Bernard is visible at the far right. The cross on the Plan de Jupiter is visible on the knoll above the hotel. The mountains in the background are the Mont Blanc, and the Ruitor massifs.
Napoleon passing the Great St Bernard Pass, by Edouard Castres
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