Alpine Club Classification
Ranges according to the Alpine Club classification of the Eastern Alps (from east to west):
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The southwestern Albula, Plessur, Oberhalbstein, Livigno, Bernina and Bergamo ranges (17-22) are also subsumed under the Western Limestone Alps division.
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