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The Great St Bernard (Grand-Saint-Bernard) is an Alpine pass. Which regions does it connect?

In the exam (French)

Le Grand-Saint-Bernard est un col alpin. Quelles régions relie-t-il ?

  1. aGraubünden (les Grisons) and Austriales Grisons et l'Autriche
  2. bTicino and Graubünden (les Grisons)le Tessin et les Grisons
  3. cValais and Italyle Valais et l'ItalieCorrect answer
  4. dUri and TicinoUri et le Tessin

Why?

The Great St Bernard connects Lower Valais with the Aosta Valley in Italy. There is a pass road and a road tunnel; the pass is also known for its hospice and its St Bernard dogs.

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