Monte Moro Pass
The Monte Moro Pass (German: Monte Moropass, Italian: Passo del Monte Moro) is an Alpine pass located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It connects Saas-Almagell in the Swiss canton of Valais to Macugnaga in the Italian region of Piedmont. The pass lies at the foot of Monte Moro.
Monte Moro Pass | |
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View of Monte Rosa from the pass | |
Elevation | 2,853 m (9,360 ft)[1] |
Traversed by | Trail |
Location | Valais, Switzerland Piedmont, Italy |
Range | Pennine Alps |
Coordinates | 45°59′53″N 7°58′53″E |
Monte Moro Pass Location in the Alps |
Historically the Monte Moro is an important border crossing between the valleys of Saas and Macugnaga. It is traversed by a trail and is one of the highest passes on the Monte Rosa Tour.
References
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps.
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