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The Spluga Pass, at an altitude of 2,117 meters, marks the border between Italy and Switzerland, connecting the high Valle Spluga, in Valchiavenna, with the Upper Rhine Valley. Frequented since prehistoric times, as evidenced by Stone Age finds at Pian dei Cavalli, the pass became a strategic transit route with the Romans, who created a paved path known as the Via Spluga. This pathway, partially restored and now walkable, was used for centuries until the construction, in 1821 by the Austrians, of the carriage road that still follows much of the original route. Nestled among rocky peaks and spectacular scenery, the Spluga Pass retains an ancient charm, combining history, nature, and alpine culture in a single journey.
