| Pas de Lona | |
|---|---|
View of the Sasseneire from the pass | |
| Elevation | 2,787 m (9,144 ft) [1] |
| Traversed by | Trail |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Coordinates | 46°09′20″N7°31′12″E / 46.15556°N 7.52000°E Coordinates: 46°09′20″N7°31′12″E / 46.15556°N 7.52000°E |
  Pas de Lona Location in Switzerland | |
The Pas de Lona (2,787 m) is a high mountain pass across the Pennine Alps, located in the canton of Valais. It connects Saint-Martin with Grimentz and is the lowest pass between the valleys of Herens and Anniviers. The pass is overlooked by the Becs de Bosson (north) and the Sasseneire (south).
A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Since many of the world's mountain ranges have presented formidable barriers to travel, passes have played a key role in trade, war, and both human and animal migration throughout Earth's history. At lower elevations it may be called a hill pass. The highest vehicle-accessible pass in the world appears to be Mana Pass, located in the Himalayas on the border between India and Tibet, China.
The Pennine Alps, also known as the Valais Alps, are a mountain range in the western part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland (Valais) and Italy.
Saint-Martin is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
