Simplon Pass / Passo del Sempione
Height of pass: 2,005 m/6,578ft
The road to the Simplon pass (Italian Passo del Sempione), constructed on Napoleon's orders between 1801 and 1805, is the shortest route between Valais and southern Ticino or northern Italy. The road is usually open throughout the year; but it is always possible for motorists to avoid the pass by loading their cars on to the train which runs through the 19.8km/ 12mi long Simplon tunnel between Brig and Iselle (Italy).
The Simplon tunnel is the longest rail tunnel in Europe.
The road to the Simplon pass (Italian Passo del Sempione), constructed on Napoleon's orders between 1801 and 1805, is the shortest route between Valais and southern Ticino or northern Italy. The road is usually open throughout the year; but it is always possible for motorists to avoid the pass by loading their cars on to the train which runs through the 19.8km/ 12mi long Simplon tunnel between Brig and Iselle (Italy).
The Simplon tunnel is the longest rail tunnel in Europe.
Hobbies & Activities category: Railroad attraction or museum; Region with significant interests; Scenic site or route; Tunnels and related attractions
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