Practical info
How to get there?Bourg St. Pierre is the last village in the Val d'Entremont and lies at 1632 metres above sea level.
If you continue, you will enter Italy in the Vale d'Aosta. Either through the road tunnel or over the St. Bernhard Pass (2500 m.a.s.l.).
Bourg St. Pierre is connected to Martigny several times a day by public transport. Below you will find an overview:
www.sbb.ch
The bus station is 100 metres from the hostel / coliving.
RestaurantsBourg - St Pierre has four restaurants
ShopsThere is a small kiosk in Bourg. There are grocery shops in Liddes. Coop and Migros in Sembrancher.
Indoor swimming poolThere is an indoor swimming pool in the village. The water is heated to 29 degrees Celsius. With the Pass St. Bernhard you can use the indoor swimming pool for free.
SaunaThere is a small infrared sauna at the Petit Velan. At the Hotel Napoleon there is a larger sauna facility with sauna, Turkish bath and a beautifully designed relaxation area. The entrance fee is 20 francs.
SAC Huts
There are two SAC huts in the commune of Bourg St Pierre:
Caban Velan (2600 m.a.s.l.)
Caban Valsorey (3000 m.a.s.l.)
SkiliftThe "La Lorette" ski lift is located at the entrance to the village. It is ideal for the first 3 - 4 days of your skiing career.
Ski toursThere are countless ski touring options in the area around Bourg.