Remains of the Roman Mansio – Lac du Verney loop from Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

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Remains of the Roman Mansio – Lac du Verney loop from Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

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Remains of the Roman Mansio – Lac du Verney loop from Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

01:18

4.27km

100m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.41 km for 248 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

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Parking

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29 m

Saint Bernard Dog

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Statue with the famous dog

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47 m

Col du Petit Saint Bernard (2188 m)

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The Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is 26.50 km long with a total drop of 1348 m. The average gradient is 5.1% with maximum gradients of 8.1%.

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225 m

Cromlech of Piccolo San Bernardo

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The Cromlech of Piccolo San Bernardo is one of the most important megalithic monuments in the Alps. The large circle of 46 stones fixed in the ground testifies to the …

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381 m

Remains of the Roman Mansio

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Almost 2000 years ago, the Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo was a place of great passage along the busy road that led to Gaul. To give hospitality to merchants, soldiers, …

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718 m

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, Italian side

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The Piccolo San Bernardo Pass is an incredible concentration of history and high mountain nature. A place of passage for pilgrims, traders and armies since ancient times, it today preserves evidence of various eras. A true place of memory.

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2.16 km

Lac du Verney

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Located at approximately 2000 meters above sea level, this natural lake lies in a hanging valley, created by ancient glaciers. Only the bravest swim there!

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2.51 km

Lake Verney

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Lake Verney is the largest natural alpine lake in the Aosta Valley. Of glacial origin, it lies at an altitude of 2,088 m, between Bec des Rousses, the promontory of the Little St. Bernard Pass, and Mount Chaz Dura.

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3.64 km