Column of Jupiter – Remains of the Roman Mansio loop from Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

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Aosta Valley

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Column of Jupiter – Remains of the Roman Mansio loop from Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

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Column of Jupiter – Remains of the Roman Mansio loop from Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard

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3.59km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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44 m

View of Mont Blanc from Lac de la Rosière

Highlight • Viewpoint

700 m

Saint Bernard Dog

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Statue with the famous dog

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718 m

Col du Petit Saint Bernard (2188 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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1.17 km

Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo

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The Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo, at an altitude of 2,188 meters, has connected the Aosta Valley with the French Tarentaise for centuries. Already frequented in pre-Roman times and later …

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1.76 km

Column of Jupiter

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For centuries, Jupiter's Column marked this historic Alpine pass. According to tradition, it was topped by a statue of the god Jupiter; today it supports that of Saint Bernard, testifying …

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2.92 km

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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3.08 km

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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3.42 km

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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3.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.99 km

1.36 km

137 m

103 m

Surfaces