Coliving
Coliving Petit Velan
Location
Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Altitude
1,632 m
Nearest Town
Martigny — 30–35 min
Capacity
20 coliving spots
Rooms
7 options
Nearest Airport
Geneva (GVA)
About
Coliving Petit Velan
Petit Vélan Coliving is a cozy coliving space in the Swiss Alps, located in the small mountain village of Bourg-Saint-Pierre. It's perfect for digital nomads, remote workers, and nature lovers looking for a peaceful place to live and work.
The Space
A charming chalet with private rooms and shared dorms, fast Wi-Fi, work areas, a common kitchen, lounge, bar, and even a small sauna.
The Environment
Surrounded by mountains, hiking trails, and ski areas. Great for outdoor activities and relaxing in nature.
Community
Enjoy dinners together, bonfires, and group hikes. The atmosphere is friendly, simple, and welcoming.
Affordable
Stays start at around 200 CHF per week in a shared room. Private rooms also available.
It's a unique mix of work, nature, and connection—away from the noise, close to the mountains.
The area
Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Last Valais village before the Great St. Bernard Pass – a historic hospice village at 1,632m, gateway to Italy's Aosta Valley.
Facilities
What's here.
Gallery
The space.
Nearby
Adventures on your doorstep.
Pass, Hospice & Saint Bernard Dogs
At 2473 metres stands the legendary hospice — for over 1000 years a shelter for travellers. Museum visit, breathtaking views and the famous Saint Bernard dogs to meet daily.
Hikes in Val Ferret
Val Ferret offers wonderful hikes — including stages of the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Champex-Lac Pedalo
Pedalo ride on the picturesque mountain lake Champex-Lac — included in the summer pass.
La Fouly
A treetop walk in the heart of Val Ferret — ideal for families.
WWII Bunker Champex-Lac
Well-preserved bunker installations from World War II — freely accessible.
Martigny — Fondation Pierre Gianadda
World-class art museum and sculpture park in Martigny, 25 min by bus.
Verbier
World-famous ski and outdoor resort in the Bagnes valley, about one hour from the Val d'Entremont. The 4 Vallées ski area offers 412 km of runs; in summer hiking, mountain biking and paragliding. Not included in the pass.
Lac des Toules
Reservoir at 1810 m in the upper Val d'Entremont, just below the Great St. Bernard Pass. Panoramic walking trail around the lake with views of the surrounding peaks. Reachable directly with the pass bus.
3 Ski Areas near the Pass
La Fouly (10 km of runs, family-friendly), Champex-Lac (small ski area right by the lake) and Vichères-Liddes (the main area, all levels) — all three included in the Pass St. Bernard.
Underground Lake Saint-Léonard
Europe's largest underground navigable lake, 40 min from Bourg-Saint-Pierre. Impressive stalactite cave with boat ride on the 300 m lake.
Sion — Old Town & Twin Châteaux
The Valais capital, 50 min from Bourg-Saint-Pierre. The châteaux Tourbillon and Valère crown rocky hilltops above the old town — an unforgettable skyline.
Saint-Maurice — Abbey & Gorge
One of Europe's oldest Christian sanctuaries (4th century), nestled in a dramatic gorge. 55 min from Bourg-Saint-Pierre.
Zermatt & Matterhorn
Switzerland's most iconic mountain village, 90 min from Bourg-Saint-Pierre. Summer hiking paradise; in winter one of the Alps' largest ski areas (360 km of runs).
Champex-Lac Monster Scooters
Ride a monster scooter (electric trottinett) from Champex-Lac at 1,466 m down to Orsières in the valley — 8 km of forested descent, no experience needed. Fully included in the Pass Saint-Bernard.
Covered Swimming Pool (Pass included)
The covered public swimming pool accessible via the Pass Saint-Bernard — a welcome cool-down after a long day in the mountains.
Region pass
Pass St. Bernhard
Unique in Switzerland: one annual pass for 3 ski resorts and countless summer & winter activities – or summer only for CHF 29.
Annual pass – winter & summer, everything included, valid year-round
Summer only? The summer pass costs CHF 29 – valid 1 May to 31 October.
❄️ Winter – everything included, year-round
- 3 ski areas · 50+ km of runs (blue, red, black and yellow mogul pistes)
- Ice rink Champex-Lac and Sembrancher
- Indoor pool Bourg-Saint-Pierre, 29 °C, open year-round
- Bus ticket for the whole St. Bernard region up to Orsières
☀️ Summer – valid 1 May to 31 October
- Heated outdoor pool Champex-Lac, 27 °C
- Tennis Champex-Lac and Sembrancher
- High ropes course La Fouly – 4 courses and ziplines
- Chairlift «Arpalle» La Fouly
- Monster scooter La Fouly and Champex-Lac
- Free pedalo and SUP on Lake Champex
- Artillery fortress Champex-Lac
- Alpine garden Flore-Alpe Champex-Lac
- Durnand Gorge
- Hospice and Museum St. Bernard with the Saint Bernard dogs
- Bus ticket for the whole St. Bernard region up to Orsières
Rooms
Accommodation options.
Double Room (ensuite)
private · 2 people
CHF 120
per night · whole room
CHF 200 / week as member
2-Bed Room (shared shower)
double · 2 people
CHF 120
per night · whole room
CHF 200 / week as member
Double Room (with shower)
double · 2 people
CHF 120
per night · whole room
CHF 200 / week as member
Double Room (shared bathroom)
private · 2 people
CHF 120
per night · whole room
CHF 200 / week as member
4-Bed Room (shared shower)
shared · 4 people
CHF 180
per night · whole room
CHF 400 / week as member
4-Bed Room with Shower
shared · 4 people
CHF 180
per night · whole room
CHF 400 / week as member
7-Bed Room (shared shower)
dorm · 7 people
CHF 280
per night · whole room
CHF 700 / week as member
Rooms are booked as part of a workation. See upcoming chapters →
Travel
Getting here
Train
SBB to Martigny → St-Bernard Express to Orsières (change at Sembrancher) → TMR bus 210 to stop "Bourg-St-Pierre, Commune" (20–25 min, every 1–2 h). Approx travel times: Lausanne ~2h · Geneva ~2h 45min · Bern ~3h 15min · Zürich ~4h 15min.
Car
A9 to Martigny exit → Route du Grand St-Bernard via Orsières and Liddes, ~30–35 min to Bourg-St-Pierre.
Airport
Geneva (GVA), ~2h by car or ~2h 55min by public transport via Martigny.
Rue du Bourg, 26
Ready?
Join a workation at Coliving Petit Velan.
This coliving is part of our workation programme — accommodation, coworking, community dinners and activities all in one price.