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Col du Grand Saint Bernard

By • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

This pass has been used for almost 3,000 years to cross the Alps. Julius Caesar crossed with an army in 57 BC. Today, along the route are signs with drawings commemorating Napolean’s crossing with 46,000 soldiers in 1800.