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One of the most important passes in the Alps is called the Great St. Bernard Pass, named after Bernard of Menton who became a saint in the Catholic religion. \u00a0The majestic Alps Mountain Range is a notable part of the European continent. \u00a0In the past, travel between these mountains was treacherous, in the days before modern road and trains. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the year 1029, Bernard of Menton built a hospice in the pass to shelter religious pilgrims from France and Germany traveling to Rome.\u00a0 <\/span>This was the lowest passage between the two highest peaks in the Alps, Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa.<\/span><\/p>\n

People traveled through the dangerous mountain trails and passes before there were major roads in place.\u00a0 <\/span>Today the road is not used very much since tunnels have been built for transportation to move through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the 1600\u2019s a large strong breed of dog, named after St. Bernard, helped rescue people in the passes with snow and avalanches. <\/span>These dogs were heroes of the mountain passes! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This old painting by John Emms shows\u00a0St. Bernards as rescue dogs. \u00a0Today these dogs are valued as warm and affectionate pets.<\/p>\n

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Today a hospice is still in place at the original location where Bernard of Menton established his: it is now a small monastery for religious retreats to visit.\u00a0 <\/span>The original old road is still in place and a more modern road passes nearby as well. \u00a0Certainly an interesting historical destination for anyone fortunate enough to be visiting the Alps! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo: Soumei Baba,\u00a0The Great St Bernard Pass and Hospice from the lake.<\/em><\/p>\n

This text\/content in the blog post is part of our ALPS file in the MOUNTAINS SECTION<\/a> of our CartoCraze!<\/strong> <\/a>digital product!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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