Mountain Pass Collection

View of Winnats Pass at sunrise, Castleton, Derbyshire, Peak District National Park, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The pass road leading up to Col de la Madeleine, the snow-capped peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif at the back, Alps, France

View into Afghanistan from the Khyber Pass, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Asia

Panorama of the Milky Way and lights of car trace at Stelvio Pass, Valtellina, Lombardy, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The dramatic landscape of the Chalamain Gap, a mountain pass in the Cairngorms National Park

Train from Kleine Scheidegg on route to Wengen, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

View to the Grimsel Pass from west of the Furka Pass, Valais (Wallis), Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Hardknott Pass, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, UK

View of the Col du Galibier mountain pass, Savoie, France

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Aerial panoramic of Stelvio Pass and winding road covered with snow at dawn, Bormio, Sondrio province, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy

Winding road of Giau Pass in the green landscape with Ra Gusela and Tofane mountains in background, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Bernina Express transit along Lago Bianco in winter, Bernina Pass, Engadin, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

Star trail on the lights of car trace at Stelvio Pass, Valtellina, Lombardy, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Lindis Pass, on the mountainous road through to Cromwell, south island, New Zealand
Lindis Pass is located in the South Island of New Zealand. It lies between the towns of Cromwell in Central Otago and Omarama in North Otago

The Grimsel, 1908. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
The Grimsel, 1908

North Cascades Highway at Rainy Pass, Washington State

Three Sisters of Bidean nam Bian in Glen Coe, Scotland. Glen Coe is one of the most popular locations in the Highlands of Scotland

Quiraing Pass
A vehicle heads up the pass leading through the Quiraing. The Quiraing is a landslip on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Its unique geological shape makes it a popular destination for artists

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Train for Jungfraujoch, Kleine Scheidegg, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Train from Kleine Scheidegg on route to Jungfraujoch, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Zabljak Lake, Zabljak, Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Bernina train running fast in the frozen snowy landscape nearby Lago Bianco lake, Bernina Pass, Graubunden, Engadin, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Grimselstrasse connecting with Furkastrasse and Furkapass at sunrise. Obergoms, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

Aerial view of the Totensee at the top of Grimselpass, connecting Guttannen in Berna Canton to Oberwald in Canton of Valais. Obergoms, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

Aerial view of the Totensee at the top of Grimselpass, connecting Guttannen in Berna Canton to Oberwald in Canton of Valais. Obergoms, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

The mountain railway at Mont Cenis
5308346 The mountain railway at Mont Cenis.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the mountain railway at Mont Cenis crossing the Alps. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Simplon Pass
5616577 The Simplon Pass; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Simplon Pass, a mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. Dated 19th Century)

The mountain railway at Mont Cenis
5308349 The mountain railway at Mont Cenis.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the mountain railway at Mont Cenis crossing the Alps. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The mountain railway at Mont Cenis
5308347 The mountain railway at Mont Cenis.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting detail of the mountain railway at Mont Cenis. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Descending Mont Cenis in Winter, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Descending Mont Cenis in Winter, 1864. Travelling over the Alps by sleigh. '...tremendous faces of rock rise perpendicularly...there is a fearful precipice

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Serviceberry flowers and Aspens, Okanogan National Forest, North Cascades, Washington State

Tatoosh Range with a mixture of Broadleaf Lupines and Western Anemones in the foreground. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State

USA, Colorado. Infrared of road through Kebler Pass

USA, Colorado. Infrared of road through Kebler Pass

USA, Colorado. Infrared of road through Kebler Pass

View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. Creator: Unknown
View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. The Sketch from which our Engraving is taken was made...shortly before the battle on the Volturno

Yui, from the Pass at Satta Peak and Oyashirazu Shore Path, Published in 1855. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yui, from the Pass at Satta Peak and Oyashirazu Shore Path, Published in 1855. From Famous Views of the Fifty-three Stations

The Great Semmering Railway - the Bollerswand Viaduct and Tunnel, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Great Semmering Railway - the Bollerswand Viaduct and Tunnel, 1860. This is a great engineering work constructed through a mountain range to Styria

French success on the Italian front; December 29, 1917, during artillery preparation... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French success on the Italian front; December 29, 1917, during artillery preparation, between the osteria of Monfenera and the ridge of Mount Tomba, 1917

The Italians turn things around; French aid: crossing a pass, on a newly constructed.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Italians turn things around; French aid: crossing a pass, on a newly constructed strategic road, by a double column of artillery and Alpine chasseurs, 1917

'Pass over the Cordillera; A Ramble in Peru, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Pass over the Cordillera; A Ramble in Peru, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Passage of the Cordilleras; A Ramble in Peru, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Passage of the Cordilleras; A Ramble in Peru, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

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"Journey through Majestic Mountain Passes: A Captivating Visual Odyssey" Embark on a breathtaking adventure as we traverse the world's most awe-inspiring mountain passes. The first stop takes us to Winnats Pass at sunrise, where the sleepy town of Castleton in Derbyshire, Peak District National Park awakens to reveal its stunning beauty. From there, our gaze extends far beyond borders as we peer into Afghanistan from the legendary Khyber Pass. This historic gateway has witnessed countless tales of conquest and trade throughout centuries. Transporting ourselves back in time, we find ourselves amidst Ancient Greeks valiantly holding their ground at Thermopylae's pass in 480 BC. Their bravery echoes through history, reminding us of the significance these mountain corridors hold. As day turns into night, our eyes are drawn upwards towards an enchanting panorama - the Milky Way illuminating the car traces that wind along Stelvio Pass in Lombardy's Valtellina region. Nature and human ingenuity coexist harmoniously here. Continuing our journey across France's picturesque landscapes, we ascend Col de la Madeleine with snow-capped peaks of Mont Blanc Massif serving as a majestic backdrop. The allure of this Alpine wonderland is simply irresistible. The Col du Galibier beckons next – Savoie’s hidden gem offering sweeping vistas that leave one breathless. As a train chugs along from Kleine Scheidegg en route to Wengen in Switzerland’s scenic countryside, it becomes evident why this region is often referred to as paradise on earth. Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park unveils its rugged charm as we navigate through Scottish Highlands' untamed wilderness. Here lies nature at its purest form – untouched and captivatingly wild. In England’s Lake District National Park resides Hardknott Pass; a winding road that challenges even the bravest drivers while rewarding them with unparalleled views over Cumbria's stunning landscapes.