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.

Mattmark See is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2.197m (7,208ft) above the sea level, located in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland.

Col des Mosses is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.452m (4,763ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.

Piz Tiarms is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.161m (7,089ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Graubünden and Uri, in Switzerland.

Gurnigel Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.608m (5,276ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.

Lac de Moiry is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2.249m (7,378ft) above the sea level, located in the municipality of Grimentz, in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. The road to reach the lake is asphalted and it was completed in 1950's.

Col du Pillon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.546m (5,072ft) above the sea level, located within the canton of Vaud, in the western Swiss Alps.

Lukmanier Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.915m (6,283ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss Alps.

Col des Vaux is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.705m (8,874ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Grosse Scheidegg is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.962m (6,437ft) above the sea level, located in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.

Glaubenbergpass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.543m (5,062ft) above the sea level, located in the the canton of Obwalden, in Switzerland.

Hohsaas is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.146m (10,321ft) above the sea level, located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

The Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam at an elevation of 2.141m (7,024ft) above the sea level, located at the head of the Val d'Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Col du Lein is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.623m (5,325ft) above the sea level, located in the Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Glaubenbielen Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.615m (5,298ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Obwalden and Lucerne cantons in Switzerland.

Lac de Châteaupré is a glacial lake at an elevation of 2.357m (7,732ft) above the sea level, located in the municipality of Grimentz, in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais.

Col de Tanay is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.440m (4,724ft) above the sea level, located in Valais, Switzerland. The road to the pass is extremely steep, with sections up to 35%.

Col de la Croix is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.778m (5,833ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

Côté Verbier-Les Savoleyres is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.374m (7,788ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. 

Passo Muazz is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.700m (5,567ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Blenio, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

Heimischgarten is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.770m (9,087ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Chasseral is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.606m (5,269ft) above the sea level, located in the Jura Mountains, in the Swiss canton of Bern.

Unterrothorn is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.109m (10,200ft) above the sea level, located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Wolfgang Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.631m (5,351ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.

Strassberger Fürggli is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.109m (6,919ft) above the sea level, located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Lac du Vieux Emosson is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2.205m (7,234ft) above the sea level, located in Valais, Switzerland. The road is closed to vehicles.

Scaletta Pass (Scalettapass) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.606m (8,550ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Moosalp (also called Col de Moos) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.048m (6,719ft) above the sea level, located across the western Pennine Alps, in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Col de l'Aiguillon is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.293m (4,242ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland. The pass is very close to the French-Swiss border.

Alpe Galm is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.231m (7,319ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Col de Chaude (also known as Col de Chaudoz) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.600m (5,300ft) above the sea level, located in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, in the district of Aigle. For 11 out of the 13 km to the top, the road is well above 10% on average.

Lac de Cleuson is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 2.186m (7,171ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Daubensee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.205 m (7,234 ft) above the sea level, located in Valais, Switzerland.

Griessee is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.386 m (7,828 ft) above the sea level, located in Valais, in the southwestern part of Switzerland.

Strelapass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.352m (7,716ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Alp Anarosa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.348m (7,703ft) above the sea level, located north of Splügen, in the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Passo Scimfuss is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.242m (7,355ft) above the sea level, located in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.