Monte Moro Pass
The Monte Moro Pass (German: Monte-Moro-Pass, 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, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in the Italian region of Piedmont. The pass lies at the foot of Monte Moro.
| Monte Moro Pass | |
|---|---|
 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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