Crévacol District
22 km of south-facing ski slopes, a paradise for ski mountaineering, and a stop along the Via Francigena and the Alta Via 1.
Winter in the Snow
From the 22 km of sun-drenched slopes at Crévacol to the Foyer de Fond and the Snow Park in Flassin, all the way to the untamed trails for ski mountaineering and snowshoeing: winter in the Upper Gran San Bernardo Valley is on a human scale, far from the crowds.
Highlights
Foyer de Fond de Flassin
The Saint-Oyen Sports Complex: 18 km of cross-country ski trails through the pine forest, the Foyer de Fond, and a 50,000-square-meter family-friendly snow park.
Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding in Crévacol
In Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, the Crévacol ski area offers 22 km of trails at altitudes ranging from 1,640 to 2,450 meters. Thanks to its full southern exposure and panoramic viewpoints at 2,000 meters, it’s the ideal destination for skiing in the sun in a cozy and relaxing alpine setting.
Cross-Country Skiing and Snow Park in Flassin
In Saint-Oyen, the Flassin center welcomes cross-country skiing enthusiasts with an 18-km trail connecting the villages of the valley, served by the Foyer de Fond facility (locker rooms, rental, waxing room, and refreshments). Next to the trails, the 50,000-square-meter Snow Park offers fun in the snow for children and families with bobsleds, sleds, and inflatable tubes.
Snowshoes and Snowshoe Hikes
Snowshoes are the ideal way to explore the snow on foot and venture into the woods and side valleys, immersed in the silence of winter nature.
Safety Note: Always check snow conditions and the avalanche report before setting out on any route, or consult local nature guides.
Ski Mountaineering
The Upper Gran San Bernardo Valley is one of the historic birthplaces of ski mountaineering in the Alps. It boasts dozens of routes of all difficulty levels, winding up through pristine valleys to the border passes.
The route maps can be accessed via the cross-border Ski Alp Gran San Bernardo app (featuring over 40 georeferenced routes spanning Italy and Switzerland).
Required equipment for all outings: avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe.
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Immagini in tempo reale dai borghi, dalle piste di Crévacol, da Flassin e dal Colle del Gran San Bernardo a 2.473 metri di quota.
How to Find Us
The Great St. Bernard Valley lies in the heart of the Western Alps: the road connecting Italy and Switzerland via the Great St. Bernard Pass. The area is easily accessible from major urban centers
On the Paths of History
A journey on foot through two thousand years of travel: historic mule trails, medieval architecture, and the footsteps of pilgrims who connected northern and southern Europe.