Great St Bernard Pass
The Great St Bernard pass (2,469 m/8,101ft), used since ancient times, crosses the main ridge of the Alps, between the Mont Mort (2,867 m/9,407ft) on the left and the Pic de Drona (2,950 m/9,679ft) on the right. In summer the Swiss customs control takes place here.
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Mauvoisin Dam
The Mauvoisin Dam (alt 1,961m/6,433ft) is one of the highest arched-type dams in the world (237m/778ft). The dam blocks a wild ravine in the Upper Bagnes Valley, creating a reservoir of 40,000 million gallons of water for the Fionnay and Riddes power stations.