Col de Pierre Pertuis, Mountain pass and Roman road in Tavannes, Switzerland
The mountain passage at 827 meters elevation connects Sonceboz and Tavannes through the Jura Mountains of Switzerland.
The third century Latin inscription on the rock records the construction of a road linking Aventicum with Augusta Raurica near Basel.
The pass name originates from Latin Petra Pertusa, reflecting the natural rock formation that characterizes this mountain crossing point.
Engineers from the Swiss Army constructed the first automobile road during World War I, followed by a new road built in 1932.
A 2100-meter tunnel opened in 1997 for the A-16 Autobahn, modifying the traffic patterns through this historical mountain route.
Location: Tavannes
Elevation above the sea: 827 m
GPS coordinates: 47.21010,7.19417
Latest update: March 23, 2025 00:34
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