mountain pass
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A mountain pass is a navigable route through or near a saddle (a low point between two peaks) that allows people and goods to cross over a mountain range or ridge. Mountain passes have historically been important because they provide practical pathways through otherwise impassable terrain.
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Sani Pass in Mokhotlong, Lesotho A mountain pass as it appears on a contour map: Bwlch Maesgwm in Snowdonia, north Wales, United Kingdom. A mountain pass is a navigable route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Since mountain ranges can present formidable barriers to travel, passes have played a key role in trade, war, and both human and animal migration throughout history. At lower elevations it may be called a hill pass. A mountain pass is typically formed between two volcanic peaks or created by erosion from water or wind.
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