Bourg St Pierre, Switzerland
Great St Bernard Hospice
Few overnight stops in the Alps carry the historical weight of the Great St Bernard Hospice, positioned at 2,473 metres on the ancient mountain pass connecting Switzerland and Italy. Operating as a place of refuge for travellers since the eleventh century, it remains one of the highest continuously inhabited sites in Europe, offering shelter, meals, and accommodation at an altitude that demands respect from anyone crossing the pass.
