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May 27, 2017
Hiking
Under Mussolini, a "tourist road" was planned to be built over the pass in the 1920s; decaying remnants of it can still be found on the Italian side. The Swiss never supported the project and instead built military positions in their mountains surrounding the pass, which also still exist.
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July 9, 2020
Hiking
The merchants of Uri and Val Formazza crossed the pass as early as the 12th century. On the first “Carta Sarda” called “Auf der Mark” (border pass) (from which the proper name “Marchhorn” comes from). The final name refers to the chapel on the Ticino side.
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August 7, 2023
Hiking
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690m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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High-altitude trek crossing Swiss-Italian borders past colorful alpine lakes and a medieval chapel.
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