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Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo

Historic Alpine crossing with a wide character.

Elevation
2,188m
AlpinChaser Score
3.3out of 5

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Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo · 2,188 m
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Original polyline · not a symbolic route
Region
Savoy
Best approach
Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Scenery
4.0 / 5
Riding challenge
2.0 / 5
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Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo at a glance.

The most important values in one clear overview.

Elevation
2,188 m

Height of the crossing

Region
Savoy

Alpine area and surroundings

Best approach
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

AlpinChaser recommendation

Scenery
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Technique
2.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Road condition
4.0 / 5

Ride DNA

Ride DNA
3.3/ 5
AlpinChaser total score
Editorial
3.3
Community
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How this pass feels.

Large and clear enough to compare before the ride, without hiding decisive values in small cards.

Scenery4.0
Flow4.0
Technique2.0
Road condition4.0
Traffic3.0
Popularity3.0
Our recommendation

How we would ride this pass.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice

From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the pass is wide and rhythmic, with a better flow and less traffic pressure than from La Thuile.

What stays with you
  • Historical transition
  • Open high Alps
  • Vast landscape
Before departure
  • Fog near the pass
  • Grazing animals on the road
  • Rapid weather changes
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The road in pictures.

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Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo – alpine road impression
Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San BernardoPhoto: chisloup
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo

How high is Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo?

Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo reaches an elevation of 2,188 metres in Savoy.

Is Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo worth riding by motorcycle?

The Kleine Sankt Bernhard is not a technical pass, but a wide, even high-alpine crossing. Line and overview clearly take precedence over cornering. The AlpinChaser riding score is 3.3 out of 5.

Which is the best approach to Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo?

Bourg-Saint-Maurice is the recommended approach. From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the pass is wide and rhythmic, with a better flow and less traffic pressure than from La Thuile.

What should motorcyclists consider on Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo?

Fog near the pass Grazing animals on the road Rapid weather changes

When is Col du Petit Saint Bernard / Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo open?

High-alpine roads can be affected by seasonal closures, snow, construction or short-notice restrictions. Check the official local road status on the day of travel.

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