What are the most spectacular roads in Switzerland?

Set high in the Alps, in the central part of Europe, Switzerland offers a driving experience like no other. With about 200 of the most famous roads in the world, it’s worth noting the challenging mountain roads the country offers, renowned for their stunning Alpine landscapes.

Most of the country's roads are on the list of the most famous and iconic drives worldwide. So, when travelling to the country, you need to try Furka Pass, the Alpine road for James Bond. The pass was immortalized by the Aston Martin DB5 / Ford Mustang car chase in James Bond's Goldfinger. It’s one of the most famous Alpine roads in Switzerland. Or the amazing mountain road to St. Gotthard Pass, at an elevation of 2,110m (6,922ft) above sea level. It’s also worth driving through Great Saint Bernard Pass, one of the most famous roads in the Alps, climbing up to 2,469m (8,100ft) above sea level on the border with Italy.

The list wouldn’t be complete without Grimsel Pass, a 5-star road in the Swiss Alps, on the border between the Bern and Valais cantons, or the Umbrail Pass, an iconic Alpine road with 35 hairpin turns on the Swiss-Italian border. The road to the summit is currently the highest paved road in Switzerland and one of the highest paved roads in the Alps.

Corne de Sorebois is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.879m (9,445ft) above the sea level, located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton.

Greitspitz is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.876m (9,435ft) above the sea level, located on the border between Switzerland and Austria.

Col de Bretaye is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.806m (5,925ft) above the sea level, located on the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Vaud.

Passo di Fraele is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.955m (6,414ft) above the sea level, located near the border between Switzerland and Italy and belongs to the Alps.

Palinkopf is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,863m (9,393ft) above sea level, located on the border between Switzerland and Austria. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Alp Mandelon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.066m (6,778ft) above the sea level, located inthe Pennine Alps, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.

Strada Alpe Piora is the name of a very challenging road located in the Northern region of Canton Ticino, in Switzerland.

Cima di Medeglia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.260m (4,133ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Glaspass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.846m (6,056ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Aurafreida is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.160m (7,086ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Bernina in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.

Portes de Culet is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.787m (5,862ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Lago dei Cavagnöö is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.352m (7,716ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Col du Marchairuz is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.447m (4,747ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

The Cabane de Chanrion is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 2.471m (8,106ft) above the sea level, located in the upper Val de Bagnes in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Melchsee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.891m (6,204ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.

Located at the head of the Val de Bagnes in the Swiss canton of Valais, the Mauvoisin Dam (Barrage de Mauvoisin) is not only one of the highest arched dams in Europe but also home to one of the most atmospheric tunnel drives in the Alps. The service galleries that skirt the Lac de Mauvoisin offer a raw, unpolished experience through the heart of the mountain.

Zervreilasee is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1.862m (6,108ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Col des Becs de Bosson is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.882m (9,455ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Valais.

Gornergrat is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.934m (9,625ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais, in the southwestern part of Switzerland. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Stralegg is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.675m (5,495ft) above the sea level, located in the Appenzell Alps, in the canton of St. Gallen, close to the Switzerland-Lichenstein border.

Alp Curtginatsch is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.274m (7,460ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Passo San Lucio is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,541 m (5,056 ft) above sea level, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.

Col du Tronc is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.612m (5,288ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Martigny, in the canton of Valais, in Switzerland.

Passo di Val Viola is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.432m (7,979ft) above the sea level, located in the Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy.

Refuge de Saint-Laurent is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.492m (8,175ft) above the sea level, located in the municipality of Nendaz, in the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Passo San Jorio (Passo di San Iório) is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.012m (6,601ft) above the sea level located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.

Alp Mora is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.340m (7,677ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss Ortler Alps, in the canton of Graubünden.

Alpe di Gesero is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.774m (5,816ft) above the sea level, located in the Lepontine Alps, on the Swiss canton of Ticino.

Pointe du Tsaté is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.491m (8,172ft) above the sea level, located in the in the central part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The average gradient is 10.21%.

Monte Sighignola is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1.314m (4,311ft) above the sea level, located on the border between the Italian region of Lombardy and the Swiss canton of Ticino.

The Schwarzsee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.588m (8,490ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais, in the southwestern part of Switzerland.

Testa Grigia is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.471m (11,387ft) above sea level, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Buvette d'Arolla is a high mountain restaurant at an elevation of 2.879m (9,445ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais.

Alpe Cortaccio is a high mountain destination at an elevation of 1,067m (3,498ft) above sea level, located in the district of Locarno, within the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Situated very near the Italian border, it is widely considered one of the steepest paved climbs in the Swiss Alps, offering a relentless challenge for motorists and cyclists alike.

Passo dell'Uomo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.224m (7,296ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Tannensee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.976m (6,482ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.

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