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Bernina Pass

mountain pass, Italy
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The Bernina Pass is a mountain pass in the Bernina Alps, which are part of the Rhaetian Alps. This scenic range is located in eastern Switzerland, along the border with Italy. The pass itself is situated southeast of Saint Moritz and is generally impassable due to snow from November to May.12

The Bernina Pass is crossed by a highway and a railway, with the railway being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. The Bernina Alps are a popular destination for mountain climbing and winter sports.1

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  2. San Bernardino Pass
  3. Lötschen Pass
  4. Rhaetian Alps

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