Distance: 10km 500m up/ 500m down

Time: 5 hours hiking. 

On this day we'll head out from our base in the mountain valley, to a location that's fantastic for gaining snowshoe skills - learning how to move over the snow with ease. We'll also complete a small journey into the Swiss wilderness, with incredible mountain backdrops. 

Conditions permitting, in the late afternoon, you'll have the option of trying a chairlift and a Swiss sledge descent. This is an exhilarating ride down the mountain on traditional sledges (20chf extra). However, you can also choose to drink hot chocolate or hot wine instead. There may be another option of going to a local swimming spa, so don't forget your swimming costume, too (25chfs extra). 

Note: This is a rough plan and the exact route and day will depend on the best place for the conditions. 

Distance: 7km 600m up/ 100m down

Time: 5 hours hiking. 

Today, you will ascend to the world-famous Grand Saint Bernard Hospice, one of the key alpine crossings. 

Once there, we will break for tea and lunch with the monks. 

Afterwards, we'll make a short journey across the Italian border. Here, we will have a chance to play in the snow and learn some more mountain skills before returning to the Hospice for dinner with the monks and optional attendance

at Vespers. 

Alternatively, you can enjoy leisure time in the Hospice. 

Learn more by watching the Ski Sunday complete this ascent on this video. 

Distance: 5km 500m down. 

Time: 3 hours hiking

Waking in the high mountain hospice for a hearty breakfast will prepare us to descend back to the valley. We will then have several visits to make: first, a Laiterie to learn about and enjoy some cheese, and finally, BarryLand—home of the Grand Saint Bernard dogs—to give them a cuddle (optional). 

Your trip ends at Martigny Train station; we will drop you off there at around 1500. 

Note: This is a planned itinerary that may have to change to best use the weather and snow conditions.