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πŸ”οΈ Furka Pass

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πŸ”οΈ Furka Pass
High Alpine crossing between Valais and Uri cantons


πŸ• 3 min read Β· Updated 20 Apr 2026 at 07:56
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Elevation: 2,429 metres (7,969 feet)
  • Location: Swiss Alps, connecting Valais and Uri cantons
  • Season: Open June to October; closed in winter due to snow
  • Notable feature: RhΓ΄ne Glacier ice grotto and James Bond filming location

Furka Pass is a high mountain crossing in the Swiss Alps that connects the cantons of Valais and ...

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