Mahlasela Pass

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Mahlasela Pass
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Elevation 3,222 m (10,571 ft)
Location Lesotho
Coordinates 28°48′56″S28°43′10″E / 28.81556°S 28.71944°E / -28.81556; 28.71944 Coordinates: 28°48′56″S28°43′10″E / 28.81556°S 28.71944°E / -28.81556; 28.71944
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The Mahlasela pass is a tarred pass in the Maloti mountains of Lesotho, reaching a height of 3222 meters. [1] It is one of two passes that links the town of Butha-Buthe with the diamond mining town of Mokhotlong, the other pass being the Moteng pass. [2] Heavy snowfalls frequently closes the pass in winter. The only skiing resort in Lesotho, Afriski is situated here. It is considered to be the highest road pass in Southern Africa.

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References

  1. Road Sign Elevation Photo, Jaco van Tonder, 2003
  2. Map of Lesotho Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine , South and North Sheet, Lesotho Government, 1978