Maloja Pass

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Maloja Pass (Italian: Passo del Maloja, German: Malojapass) (el. 1815 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden, linking the Engadin with the Val Bregaglia and Chiavenna in Italy. It marks the watershed between the Danube and Po basins.

Maloja Pass
Maloja Pass road
Elevation1,815 m (5,955 ft)
Traversed byRoad
Location Switzerland
RangeAlps
Coordinates46°24.06′N 9°41.7′E / 46.40100°N 9.6950°E / 46.40100; 9.6950
Maloja Pass road

The road from Chiavenna to Silvaplana with distances and elevation:

Maloja pass is open in winter. However, after a snowfall the road may be closed for a couple of hours or for an entire day. Even if open, the road might be covered with snow—winter tires or chains would help.

See also