San Giacomo Pass
Mountain pass in Italy and Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The San Giacomo Pass (Italian: Passo San Giacomo) is an Alpine pass connecting Switzerland and Italy. It connects Bedretto on its northern side (valley of Leventina) to Formazza on its southern side.
| San Giacomo | |
|---|---|
 San Giacomo Pass (center) from the northern side | |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft)[1] |
| Traversed by | Trail |
| Location | Piedmont, Italy Ticino, Switzerland |
| Range | Lepontine Alps |
| Coordinates | 46°27′33″N 8°27′09″E |
 Location in the Alps | |
The pass is located between the Helgenhorn (west) and the Marchhorn (east).[2]
It saw most use in the 14th and 15th century, when muleteers would transport wares over it, and remained in extended use until the opening of the Gotthard railway in 1882.[2]
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