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Hospice du Grand St Bernard on the Great St Bernard Pass
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Hospice du Grand St Bernard on the Great St Bernard Pass
Hospice du Grand St Bernard on the Great St Bernard Pass, Switzerland. A hospice for travellers was founded in 1049 and named after Saint Bernard of Menthon. The hospice later became famous for its St. Bernard dogs. The hospice still functions, occupying two buildings dating from 1560 and 1898. Priests heading out on skis on a trip to the Col de Fenetre, a valley of the Pennine Alps, located in Valle dAosta between the municipalities of Arnad and Perloz. Date: circa 1910s
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Alps Bernard Hospice Monastery Monastic Monks Pass Pennine Priests Setting Skiers Skis Apline Fenetre
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Hospice du Grand St Bernard on the Great St Bernard Pass, Switzerland: A Beacon of Hope and Sanctuary in the Pennine Alps This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1910s, as two priests embark on a perilous journey through the snowy landscape of the Great St Bernard Pass in the Pennine Alps. The scene unfolds at the renowned Hospice du Grand St Bernard, a monastic institution with a rich history that dates back to 1049. Founded by Saint Bernard of Menthon, the hospice was established to provide shelter, sustenance, and spiritual guidance to weary travelers crossing the Alps. The priests in the image are seen setting off on skis, prepared to navigate the treacherous Col de Fenetre, a high mountain pass located between the municipalities of Arnad and Perloz in the Italian region of Valle d'Aosta. The hospice, which still functions today, is comprised of two buildings – the older one, dating from 1560, and the more recent one, built in 1898. The St. Bernard dogs, a breed renowned for their exceptional abilities in rescuing lost travelers, are an integral part of the hospice's history. These powerful animals, with their distinctive black and white coats, were bred and trained by the monks to help locate and save those who were stranded in the harsh Alpine conditions. The snowy setting of the photograph underscores the challenging environment that the priests and the monks of Hospice du Grand St Bernard faced as they provided essential services to travelers. This image serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment and the enduring legacy of the hospice, which continues to offer refuge and solace to those who venture into the majestic, yet unforgiving, Pennine Alps.
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