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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Valais

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Valais and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

Simplon Pass and the Eagle Monument

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The Simplon Pass (1,995 meters) connects the Rhone Valley in the Swiss canton of Valais with the Val d'Ossola in the Italian province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Lake Maggiore.

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Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m)

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The Grand Col Ferret marks the border between Italy and Switzerland. This is the highest point of the TMB! The view is splendid.

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Lötschen Pass Hut

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Imposing scenery, nice refreshments with a view and reasonable prices

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Simplon Pass Eagle Monument

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The symbol of the Simplon Pass is the golden eagle. The stone bird of prey was erected during World War II. The pass had an important meaning at the time: …

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Forclaz Pass

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The Col de la Forclaz is a nice passage at an altitude of 1,527 m. Presence of a restaurant, an alpine snack bar and a small supermarket. Free access fountain to fill your gourds and bottles.

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Furka Pass

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The third pass on our tour. Crazy beautiful even if the legs were a bit tired.

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Golden Madonna Statue at Monte Moro Pass

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The Monte Moro Pass is located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The Madonnina placed on a rock spur is the symbol of the pass. This is where the Monte Rosa Tour passes.

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Simplon Hospice

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Born in the Napoleonic Era as a barracks🪖..now the Simplon Hospiz🏤 Managed as an excellent refreshment point🍲 with overnight stay🛌Dedicating time to nature🌲

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Col du Grand Saint-Bernard

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Great St. Bernhard (Pass) "Until the Middle Ages"
Until the Middle Ages
Despite the great height, the pass has been walked since the early Iron Age, as is shown by …

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Col de la Croix de Cœur

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With views of the Dent de Nendaz, Mont Gond and Mont Gelé, you can climb hairpin bends to the Col de la Croix de Coeur. The last climb is on …

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Valais

Simplon Pass and the Eagle Monument

Grand Col Ferret (2,537 m)

Lötschen Pass Hut

Simplon Pass Eagle Monument

Forclaz Pass

Furka Pass

Golden Madonna Statue at Monte Moro Pass

Simplon Hospice

Col du Grand Saint-Bernard

Col de la Croix de Cœur

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