Binn is best known within Valais for the mineral occurrences of the Binntal valley. The village lies beside the Binna, in a high Alpine valley within the Binntal Nature Park, close to the Italian border. Nearby Lengenbach quarry is internationally known among mineralogists for its rare sulfosalt minerals, giving this quiet mountain area an unusual scientific importance. The Albrun Pass, a historic crossing into Italy, recalls the valley’s long connections across the Alps. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of upper Valais connects regionally.
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