Monte Moro Pass

The Monte Moro Pass (German: Monte-Moro-Pass, Italian: Passo del Monte Moro) is an Alpine pass located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It connects Saas-Almagell in the Swiss canton of Valais to Macugnaga, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in the Italian region of Piedmont. The pass lies at the foot of Monte Moro.

Monte Moro Pass
View of Monte Rosa from the pass
Elevation2,853 m (9,360 ft)
Traversed byTrail
LocationValais, Switzerland
Piedmont, Italy
RangePennine Alps
Coordinates45°59′53″N 7°58′53″E
Monte Moro Pass
Location in the Alps

Historically the Monte Moro is an important border crossing between the valleys of Saas and Macugnaga. It is traversed by a trail and is one of the highest passes on the Monte Rosa Tour.

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