How to drive the unpaved road to Passo di Lucendro in Ticino

Passo di Lucendro is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.184m (7,165ft) above sea level, located in the canton of Ticino, in Switzerland.

Passo di Lucendro

Where is Passo di Lucendro?

The pass is located near the Lago di Lucendo (built in 1947), in the municipality of Airolo, in the southern part of the country.

Is the road to Passo di Lucendro unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and very narrow. It’s especially defiant while running along the northern shore of the reservoir. It comprises steep sections and a couple of hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Passo di Lucendro?

Starting from Passo del San Gottardo, in National Road 2, the road to the summit is 3.6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 126 m and the average gradient is 3.5%.

Is the road to Passo di Lucendro open year-round?

Set high in the Saint-Gotthard Massif, in the Lepontine Alps, the road is usually impassable in winters due to the heavy snowfalls in the area.
Pic: Fritz Hanke

 



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