Roads of Switzerland

Nestled within the embrace of the Alps, Switzerland offers a driving experience unparalleled in its sheer majesty and engineering marvels. It's not merely about getting from one point to another; it's about the journey itself, replete with cinematic landscapes and pulse-racing twists and turns. Venture on the Furka Pass, a testament to both nature's grandeur and man's ingenuity, where every curve reminds you of the iconic James Bond chase from "Goldfinger."

Then there's the St. Gotthard Pass, a mesmerizing ribbon of road that wends its way through granite cliffs and green valleys, echoing with the whispers of centuries gone by. As you ascend the Great St Bernard Pass, one of the Alpine giants, you'll be treated to panoramas that blend Switzerland's pristine beauty with the legacy of millennia-old travel routes.

Grimsel Pass, often heralded as a five-star road, combines the thrill of hairpin bends with the serenity of turquoise waters, ensuring that every kilometer driven is an experience to cherish. For those seeking the epitome of Alpine driving challenges, the Umbrail Pass awaits, with its staggering 35 hairpin turns, each offering a new perspective of the Swiss landscape.

In Switzerland, roads aren't just pathways; they are experiences, each narrating tales of nature's grandeur, human resilience, and moments that have shaped cinematic history. Buckle up and prepare to be enthralled, for Switzerland's roads promise memories that linger long after the journey is over.

Passo San Lucio is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.541m (5,056ft) above the sea level located on the border of Switzerland and Italy, in the Lugano Prealps.

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.

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.

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.

Palinkopf is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.863m (9,393ft) above the sea level, located on the border between Switzerland and Austria. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alpe Cortaccio is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1.067m (3,498ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The final 4,6 km of climb have an average gradient of 14,5% with several long sections at between 17% and 22%.

The old Tremola road (Tremolastrasse) is the name of a very exciting cobblestoned drive located in the canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland.

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.

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.

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

Thyon 2000 is a ski station at an elevation of 2.095m (6,873ft) above the sea level located in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais.

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. It’sone 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. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

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%.

Hohtälli is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.274m (10,741ft) 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.

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.

Arete de Sorebois is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.834m (9,297ft) above the sea level, located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Theodulpass is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.336m (10,944ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Lago di Lucendo is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2.184m (7,165ft) above the sea level, located in the municipality of Airolo of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Fuorcla Spadla is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.796m (9,173ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Grisons. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Täschalp is a high mountain pass located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland, at an elevation of 2.225m (7,299ft) above the sea level. The average gradient is 11.14%.

Berghaus Nagens is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.172m (7,121ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, close to the Swiss border with Lichteinstein.

Faninpass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.215m (7,267ft) above the sea level, located in the Plessur Alps, in the canton of Graubünden (Switzerland).

Hörnli is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.514m (8,248ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Plessur in the eastern part of canton of Zürich, in Switzerland.

Pas-de-Maimbré is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.362m (7,749ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Berghaus Arflina is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.000m (6,557ft) above the sea level, located in the Plessur Alps, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Pas d’Arpilles is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.568m (8,425ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais.