World's greatest driving roads

Cabot Trail is one of the most famous coastal roads of Canada

Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada, is one of the most scenic drives in the world. This scenic roadway straddles northern Victoria County and Inverness County on Cape Breton Island, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The Cabot Trail is more than a magnificent world-renowned drive – it is an experience… One to delight in… one to be savoured.

The road to Kus Yuvasi Pass will take your breath away

Kuş Yuvası is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,388m (4,553ft) above sea level, located in the District of Alanya of Antalya Province, in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.

Railroad Ridge is the highest road in Idaho

Railroad Ridge is a high mountain ridge at an elevation of 3.180m (10,433ft) above sea level located in Custer County, in the US state of Idaho. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart. It’s said to be the highest road accessible to full-size vehicles in Idaho.

The abandoned old road to Gavia Pass

Old Gavia Road is a short section of the famous climb to the Passo di Gavia. It's an old road near the abyss. It’s now quite washed out with large stones and in places where the railing was missing, it had been replaced with strings. Despite the fact that there is a driving ban, the barriers on both sides have disappeared.

How to drive the high-altitude track to Marsimik La?

Marsimik La is one of the ultimate challenges for any 4x4 driver, sitting at a staggering elevation of 5,590m (18,339ft) above sea level. Located in the Ladakh region of India, just 4 km from the Line of Actual Control with China, this is one of the highest mountain passes in India and a true test of mechanical endurance.

Strada degli Eroi is a military mule road built during WWI

Strada degli Eroi is a challenging mountain road located in Italy. It was built in 1922, after the First World War, to equip the summit area of the mountain.

An epic frozen drive to Anabar

Anabar Road is a true Russian adventure leading to Anabar Bay, on the Laptev Sea. At 72°49' North - higher north than the Nordkapp, Prudhoe Bay, or Tuktoyatuk - it's one of the world's northernmost roads.

Adventure along the wild road to Gjipe Beach in the Albanian Riviera

Located in the Albanian Riviera, Gjipe Beach is said to be the most beautiful beach of the country. The road to the beach is terrifying: steep (up to 9%) with dangerous drop offs. It's best not to look down. One mishap and you plunge off the cliff and into the sea. It’s one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.

A journey through the legendary Strada degli Scarubbi

Strada degli Scarubbi is a challenging mountain road located on the boundary between the Veneto and Trentino-South Tyrol regions, in Italy. Built during the First World War, the road is closed to private vehicles.

The road to Fontana Amoroza beach: Do not enter - dangerous for cars

Fontana Amoroza is a very remote beach located on the Akamas Peninsula of Cyprus. The road to the beach starts with a sign which - truthfully - says "Do not enter - dangerous for cars". It is one of the world’s best coastal drives.

How to get by car to Cerro Chacaltaya, the world's highest ski resort?

Cerro Chacaltaya is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 5.260m (17,257ft) above the sea level, located in La Paz Department of Bolivia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

A wild balcony road through the Chluse Gorge in Switzerland

Chluse Gorge is a very scenic canyon located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. This passageway was used from earliest times. The road through the gorges is so narrow that cars (as well as bikes) are only allowed to drive in each direction for 20 minutes every hour.

Semo La: Driving one of the highest paved passes in the world

Reaching an elevation of 5,578m (18,300ft) above sea level, Semo La (also known as Sangmu La) is one of the highest roads in the world accessible by a paved surface. Located in Coqên County, within the Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, this pass is a legendary crossing on the Tibetan Plateau, offering a mix of extreme altitude and total isolation. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Muro di Sormano is one of the hardest and most epic climbs

Muro di Sormano is a short but devastatingly steep climb in Sormano, a municipality in the Province of Como, in Italy.This vertical wall is famous as one of the most severe of any road cycling race, featuring sections in excess of 27% grade. It’s one of the hardest and most epic climbs you can ride on two wheels.

Driving through Buynovo Gorge, a Bulgarian cliff road

Buynovo Gorge is a very scenic limestone canyon located in the Smoljan Province of Bulgaria. The road through the gorge is pretty challenging yet scenic.

An old mine road to the summit of Cerro Aucanquilcha

Cerro Aucanquilcha is a massive stratovolcano located in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. An old mine road used to run to the top, but now much of it about 5.500m (18,044ft) above sea level has been wiped out by landslides. For many years it was the highest drivable road in the world.

Tejos Refuge is one of the highest roads of South America

Refugio Tejos is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 5,800m (19,000ft) above sea level, located in Chile. It's one of the highest motorable roads in the world.

R704: Conquering Morocco's Toughest Road in the High Atlas

The R704 is widely considered one of the most technical and high-altitude roads in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Reaching a maximum elevation of 2,910 meters (9,547 feet), this trans-mountain route connects the lush Dadès Valley with the remote northern plateaus. It is a legendary track for off-roaders, transitioning from scenic asphalt gorges to a high-risk gravel "piste".