Gries Pass
Gries Pass (2469 m.) (Italian: Passo del Gries, German: Griespass) is a mountain pass between Valais, Switzerland and Formazza, Italy. There is no road over the pass, from Nufenen Pass the paved road ends and a bridle path leads over to the Italian side. A high pressure gas pipeline runs over the pass, coming from the North Sea to Italy.
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Gries Pass Location of Gries Pass | |
Elevation | 2,469 m (8,100 ft) |
Location | Switzerland–Italy border |
Range | Lepontine Alps, Alps |
Coordinates | 46°27′14″N 8°22′26″E |
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