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Julier

Julier, commonly known as the Julier Pass (German: Julierpass; Romansh: Pass dal Julier; Italian: Col di Julier), is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden. The pass connects the Upper Engadin region, including St. Moritz, with the Albula valley around Bever, following a route across the Albula Range.

Geography and route: The pass crest lies at about 2,300 meters above sea level. The through-road winds

Access and use: The Julier Pass is typically open from late spring to autumn and is often

Name and history: The name derives from the Romansh language, reflecting the multilingual character of Graubünden,

over
a
succession
of
switchbacks
and
offers
expansive
views
of
alpine
meadows,
rocky
slopes,
and
surrounding
valleys.
It
forms
part
of
the
main
link
between
St.
Moritz
and
the
lower
valleys
through
the
Albula
corridor,
making
it
a
key
transit
route
in
the
region.
closed
in
winter
due
to
snow.
It
is
used
by
motorists,
cyclists,
motorbikes,
and
hikers,
and
is
a
popular
destination
for
those
seeking
alpine
scenery
and
a
classic
high-maltitude
road
experience.
where
German,
Romansh,
and
Italian
are
spoken.
The
pass
has
long
served
as
a
connecting
route
through
the
Alps,
with
modern
road
upgrades
contributing
to
safer
and
more
reliable
travel
in
the
20th
century
and
beyond.