Simplon Pass

/ ˈsɪmplɒn /

noun

a pass over the Lepontine Alps in S Switzerland, between Brig (Switzerland) and Iselle (Italy). Height: 2009 m (6590 ft)

The Simplon Pass, under certain restrictions has recently been opened to automobiles.

Between the two, which are 41 miles apart and over an elevation of 6,590 feet, lies the famous Simplon Pass.

Now we have left the level road and begin the long and tortuous climb towards the summit of the Simplon Pass.

The Simplon Pass has only recently been opened to automobile traffic.

We walked up through the town the next morning, to the beginning of the Simplon Pass.

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