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(Redirected from Passo San Giacomo) Mountain pass in Italy and Switzerland
San Giacomo
San Giacomo Pass (center) from the northern side
Elevation2,307 m (7,569 ft)
Traversed byTrail
LocationPiedmont, Italy
Ticino, Switzerland
RangeLepontine Alps
Coordinates46°27′33″N 8°27′09″E / 46.45917°N 8.45250°E / 46.45917; 8.45250
San Giacomo is located in AlpsSan GiacomoLocation in the Alps

The San Giacomo Pass (Italian: Passo San Giacomo) is an Alpine pass connecting Switzerland and Italy. It connects Bedretto on its northern side (valley of Leventina) to Formazza on its southern side.

The pass is located between the Helgenhorn (west) and the Marchhorn (east).

It saw most use in the 14th and 15th century, when muleteers would transport wares over it, and remained in extended use until the opening of the Gotthard railway in 1882.

References

  1. "Maps of Switzerland - Swiss Confederation - map.geo.admin.ch". map.geo.admin.ch. swisstopo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  2. ^ Fransioli, Mario. "San Giacomo, Passo di". hls-dhs-dss.ch (in German). Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

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