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Things to see in Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Switzerland): 71 places and when to go
Bourg-Saint-Pierre is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 71 places in and around it, mainly Nature (44), Mountains (44), Hiking (20). The best known are Great St Bernard Pass, Grand Combin and Mont Dolent. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 45.8688, 7.1707
- Places
- 71 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (44) · Mountains (44) · Hiking (20) · Temples (3) · Snow (3) · History (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- GVA Geneva, 92 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Grand Combin, at 4,314 m.
What to see in Bourg-Saint-Pierre
The places in and around Bourg-Saint-Pierre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Great St Bernard PassMountain pass in the Western Alpes36 m
- Grand CombinMountain massif in the western Pennine Alps13 km
- Mont DolentMountain in the Mont Blanc massif11 km
- Mont VélanNature · Mountains6.8 km
- Grand GolliatMountain of the Pennine Alps5.5 km
- Combin de ValsoreyNature · Mountains12 km
- Aiguille de TrioletNature · Mountains13 km
- Combin de CorbassièreNature · Mountains15 km
- Combin de la TsessetteMountain in Switzerland14 km
- Petit CombinNature · Mountains15 km
- Mont AvrilMountain shared by Switzerland and Italy14 km
- Corbassière GlacierGlacier in Switzerland15 km
- Tête de FerretMountain shared by Switzerland and Italy7.9 km
- Tour de BoussineMountain in Switzerland14 km
- Aiguille du CroissantNature · Mountains13 km
- Combin de BoveireMountain in Switzerland13 km
- Grande Tête de ByMountain in Switzerland11 km
- La TsavreMountain in Switzerland6.1 km
- Le RitordMountain in Switzerland12 km
- Grande AiguilleMountain in Canton of Valais, Switzerland12 km
- Mont de la GouilleMountain in Switzerland8.1 km
- Pointe AllobrogiaMountain shared by Switzerland and Italy9.4 km
- Aiguille des AngroniettesNature · Mountains6.0 km
- Crêta de VellaMountain in Switzerland10 km
And the other 47, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Mont Mort, Mont Durand Glacier, L'Epée, Le Mourin, Petit Vélan, Petit Grépillon, Petite Aiguille, Pointe de Boveire, Pointe de Drône, Aiguille de Talèfre, Pré de Bar glacier, Le Moine, Combin du Meitin, Triolet Glacier, Valsorey Glacier, Pointe de Barasson, Glacier of A Neuve, Monts Telliers, Glacier de Pra Sec, Glacier de Tronchey
- Mountains: Great St Bernard Hospice, A Neuve Hut, Cabane de Valsorey, Cabane du Vélan, bivacco Cesare Fiorio, Bivouac du Dolent, Cabane de la Tsissette, Gîte de la Léchère
- History: Mur (dit) d'Hannibal
- Hiking: 32-Alpine Passes Trail, 33-Alpine Passes Trail, 34-Alpine Passes Trail, Tour des Combins, Tour des Combins - stage 1 - BOURG-ST- PIERRE - CABANE COL DE MILLE, Tour des Combins - Stage 8, Tour des Combins - Stage 9 - COL DU GRAND ST BERNARD – BOURG ST-PIERRE, Tour du Saint-Bernard, Via Alpina Red, Via Alpina Stage 81: Champex-Lac - Bourg St. Pierre, Via Francigena, Via Francigena Valle d'Aosta
- Snow: Bourg-Saint-Pierre, La Fouly, Vichères-Bavon
- Temples: Notre-Dame des Neiges chapel, Notre-Dame de Lorette chapel
- Museums and art: museum of the Great Saint Bernard Hospice with treasure
When to go to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
The best time to visit Bourg-Saint-Pierre is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:19
- MayPossible14:44
- JunPossible15:31
- JulBest time15:12
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In July, 68 of the 71 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA, Geneva), 92 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
The best known: Great St Bernard Pass, Grand Combin, Mont Dolent, Mont Vélan, Grand Golliat. In all, 71 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
The nearest main airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 92 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bourg-Saint-Pierre as the destination and these 71 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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