An epic road to Col du Mont-Cenis in the Alps
Col du Mont-Cenis is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,094m (6,870ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.
Assietta Road: Driving the legendary military ridge track of the Western Alps
Strada dell'Assietta (SP173) is a spectacular military carriageway running along the mountain ridge in the Metropolitan City of Turin, northern Piedmont. This historic route connects Pian dell’Alpe to Sestriere, staying almost entirely above 2,000 meters and offering one of the most iconic high-altitude driving experiences in the Italian Alps.
Eyre Highway: driving 146km (91mi) without any turn
Eyre Highway links Western Australia and South Australia via the Nullarbor Plain. It features what is said to be the longest straight stretch of road in the country: 146.6 kilometres (91.1 mi) without any turn. It’s one of the longest roads in Australia.
14 sharp hairpin turns to Forcella Lavardet
Forcella Lavardet is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,547m (5,075ft) above sea level, located in the province of Belluno, in the Italian region of Veneto. The climb features 14 sharp hairpin turns that seem to lie on one another, gradually climbing up to the top of the pass. It’s one of the most famous hairpinned roads in the world.
Dare to drive the dangerous Kemaliye Stone Road above the Euphrates river
Kemaliye Taş Yolu (Kemaliye Stone Road) is one of the most extreme roads in the world. Located in Turkey, this handmade road is for drivers with strong nerves only, with drops of hundreds of meters unprotected by guardrails and 38 unlit tunnels. The construction of the road started in 1870 and was finished in 2002.
Route 61 in Centralia is consumed by an underground fire since 1962
A short section of Pennsylvania Route 61 (PA 61) is officially destroyed in the town of Centralia, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The road has been consumed by an underground mine fire since 1962. The cause of the fire is suspected to be from trash burning that ignited a coal strip in a cave.
Outback Highway is an adventure track you will never forget
Outback Highway (or Outback Way) is one of Australia’s great four-wheel-drive odysseys: an adventure track you will never forget. It’s said to be Australia's longest shortcut.
Col de l'Iseran is the King of the Alps
Col de l'Iseran is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,764m (9,068ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France.
Trampolín del Diablo is a spooky road in the Andes
Located in the Putumayo Department of Colombia, the road from Mocoa to San Francisco is one of the most dangerous roads in the world. It was built in 1930 and zigzags through the Andean mountain range. There have been numerous deaths from cars falling off.
Dempster Highway is a Top Canadian Drive to the Arctic
Running across miles of desolate Arctic landscape in Canada, Dempster Highway is the only all-weather road to cross the Arctic Circle.
Discovering Japan's Alphabetical Ascent: The Iroha-zaka Winding Roads
Iroha-zaka is a pair of winding roads located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, in Japan. They serve as the main access to connect the lower elevations around central Nikko to the higher elevations of the mountainous Okunikko region. Each corner of the road has a letter from the ancient Japanese alphabet, and you will encounter them in alphabetical order.
Nivolet Pass is The Italian Job road
Colle del Nivolet is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.621m (8,599ft) above sea level, located in the northern part of Italy. It’s featured in The Italian Job film; the final bus crash scene probably being the most famous. It's one of the highest roads in Italy.
Lippincott Mine Road in California is for experienced 4WD drivers and vehicles only
Lippincott Mine Road is a very challenging drive located in Inyo County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s a faster route to the park than others, but you might be clenching your jaw the whole way, trying not to fall hundreds of feet to oblivion, and it’s not for the casual driver or the casual car. It’s one of the challenging Backcountry roads in Death Valley National Park.
Gilman Tunnels take you through the Jemez Mountains of NM
Tucked away in northern New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains, in the USA, the Gilman Tunnels, blasted out of the rock in the 1920s, were originally used for a logging railroad and are quite high. The tunnels have been the filming locations of many Hollywood hits.
Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives
Located on South Africa's Atlantic Coast, Chapman’s Peak Drive ranks among the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, offering unparalleled scenic beauty and thrilling twists along the way.
Hana Highway: 617 turns and 46 one-lane bridges in Hawaii
Located on the eastern side of Maui, the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Hana Highway is one of the most scenic drives in the world.
Driving the wild road to Mangart Pass in the Julian Alps
Mangartsko sedlo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,067m (6,781ft) above sea level located in Slovenia. It’s said to be the highest-lying road in the country.
Gorge du Cians is a balcony road in France
Gorge du Cians is a very scenic canyon with stunning red rocks located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It’s one of the French balcony roads.
A wild balcony road through Gorges de Galamus in France
Gorges de Galamus is a very scenic canyon located on the boundary of Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales departments, of the region of Occitanie, in France. It is one of the most famous French balcony roads.
Grimsel Pass is a 5-star road in the Swiss Alps
Grimsel Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,164m (7,100ft) above sea level, located on the boundary of Bern and Valais cantons of Switzerland. It’s one of Switzerland’s most famous Alpine roads.
Welcome to hell: Khaltaro Valley Road is a scary drive
Tucked away in the Gilgit district, in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, the Khaltaro Valley Road is one of the scariest roads ever. Imagine a narrow gravel road, very steep (up to 15%) with horrendous drops on both sides. Welcome to hell! Only the suicidal, the insane, or the paid-to-do-this should ever drive down.