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We have always recommended calling 24-48 hours ahead of arrival to check that hostels are open and have availability. During 2021 this is even more important than usual as many places remain closed and others have reduced occupancy.
Source: The Guardian – 1 July, 2021
Following a short delay the road over the pass is now open. https://www.rts.ch/info/regions/valais/12267231-le-col-du-grandsaintbernard-est-rouvert-depuis-jeudi-a-midi.html
It seems that a new fall of snow has delayed this year’s opening of the pass.https://gsbernard.com/fr/agenda-fr.html?fbclid=IwAR3QYuIImfvl3j0RmOPuJMuhPBKJS4dEuXbFooqfdhAAKu9lVN8f5wlhWgk
From the CSJ in the UK https://www.csj.org.uk/news/covid-19-camino-updates
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