All Alpine Passes
352 mountain passes across the Alps.
Ötztal Glacier Road
Ötztaler Gletscherstraße
The highest paved road in Austria, climbing from Sölden to the Rettenbachferner glacier ski area at 2,830m. Hosts the annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup opening race each October.
Col de l'Iseran
The highest paved pass in the Alps at 2,770m. Connects the Tarentaise valley to the Maurienne valley. A legendary Tour de France summit.
Stelvio Pass
Passo dello Stelvio
The highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps at 2,757m. Famous for its 48 hairpin bends on the Prato side and a legendary Giro d'Italia summit.
Kaunertal Glacier Road
Kaunertaler Gletscherstraße
A spectacular 26km toll road from the Kaunertal to the Weißseeferner glacier at 2,750m. One of the highest drivable points in Austria, featuring the Gepatschstausee reservoir along the route.
Col Agnel
Col Agnel / Colle dell'Agnello
Third-highest paved pass in the Alps and highest Franco-Italian border crossing. Connects the Queyras to Pontechianale through barren high-altitude terrain.
Col de la Bonette
One of the highest road passes in Europe near the Mercantour National Park. Connects the Ubaye valley to the Tinée valley through wild, treeless landscape.
Pitztal Glacier Road
Pitztaler Gletscherstraße
A dead-end road leading to Austria's highest glacier ski area at the Pitztaler Gletscher. Ends at the Mittelbergferner glacier, where a cable car reaches 3,440m on the Hinteren Brunnenkogel.
Col du Galibier
One of the most legendary Tour de France climbs. Connects the Maurienne to the Guisane valley with panoramic views of La Meije, the Écrins, and Mont Blanc.
Gavia Pass
Passo di Gavia
A wild, dramatic high pass in the Ortler Alps. Famous for the epic 1988 Giro d'Italia blizzard stage. Narrow and adventurous, especially on the Ponte di Legno side.
Nivolet Pass
Colle del Nivolet
Spectacular dead-end road in Gran Paradiso National Park reaching 2,612m. Stunning alpine lakes, ibex sightings, and pristine wilderness. Closed to private traffic on some summer weekends.
Edelweißspitze
The highest paved viewpoint on the Grossglockner route, reached via a spur road from the Fuscher Törl. Offers a 360-degree panorama of over 30 peaks above 3,000m. The highest paved point in Austria accessible without toll.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
Austria's most famous alpine road, offering spectacular views of the Grossglockner (3,798m), Austria's highest peak, and the Pasterze glacier. The toll road features 36 hairpin turns across 48km.
Umbrail Pass
Giogo di Santa Maria
Branches off the Stelvio road on the Italian side to connect with Switzerland's Val Müstair. Shares the initial climb with the Stelvio. The highest Swiss road pass summit.
Umbrail Pass
Pass dal Umbrail
The highest paved road in Switzerland at 2,501m, connecting Val Müstair with the Stelvio Pass road on the Italian border. A hidden gem with 35 hairpin turns, far less trafficked than the nearby Stelvio. Fully asphalted since 2015.
Colle della Fauniera
Dramatic dead-end climb in the Maritime Alps. Famous Giro d'Italia summit, sometimes designated as Cima Coppi. Also known as Colle dei Morti. Extremely challenging.
Nufenen Pass
Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena
The highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2,478 m. Connects upper Valais (Obergoms) with Val Bedretto in Ticino. Wild, remote, and minimal development at the summit.
Timmelsjoch
Timmelsjoch / Passo del Rombo
A high alpine border crossing between Austria's Ötztal valley and Italy's Passeiertal. Features striking modern architecture installations along the route and spectacular high-altitude views.
Great St Bernard Pass
Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard
One of the oldest Alpine crossings, used since the Bronze Age. Famous for the hospice founded in 1050 AD and its St. Bernard rescue dogs. Napoleon crossed with his army in 1800.
Col de la Moutière
A high, remote pass branching off the Bonette road, descending to Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage. A hidden gem for adventurous cyclists seeking solitude.
Furka Pass
Furkapass
Famous from the James Bond film 'Goldfinger', connecting Uri and Valais. Offers views of the Rhone Glacier and dramatic high-alpine scenery along the classic Swiss alpine route.
Col du Granon
Brutal dead-end climb above Briançon to a former military camp. Made famous in the 2022 Tour de France when Vingegaard took the yellow jersey.
Flüela Pass
Flüelapass
Connects Davos with the Lower Engadin at Susch. High Graubünden pass with a lake at the summit. Sometimes kept open year-round via active snow clearing.
Col d'Izoard
Famous for the lunar Casse Déserte landscape on its south side. Legendary Tour de France climb with memorials to Coppi and Bobet near the summit.
Col de la Lombarde
Col de la Lombarde / Colle della Lombarda
High Franco-Italian border crossing connecting Isola 2000 ski resort to Vinadio in Italy. Dramatic switchbacks on the French side through the Maritime Alps.
Bernina Pass
Berninapass / Pass dal Bernina
Highest pass in the Eastern Alps open year-round. Connects the Engadin with Val Poschiavo. The UNESCO-listed Bernina Express railway runs alongside with spectacular viaducts.
Bernina Pass (from Tirano)
Passo del Bernina
Italian approach from Tirano through the Poschiavo valley to the Bernina summit. Tirano is the terminus of the UNESCO Bernina Express. One of the highest year-round passes.
Col de la Cayolle
Remote pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes connecting Barcelonnette to Guillaumes through wild, unspoiled Haut Var and Haute Ubaye landscapes.
Forcola di Livigno
Passo della Forcola di Livigno
Connects the duty-free town of Livigno with the Swiss Engadin valley. Hairpins through high-altitude terrain with Rhaetian peak views.
Albula Pass
Albulapass / Pass d'Alvra
Connects the Albula valley with the Engadin. The parallel Albula railway is a UNESCO World Heritage site with famous spiral tunnels and viaducts. Numerous hairpin bends on both sides.
Col de la Loze
Recently paved pass above Méribel and Courchevel, first used in the 2020 Tour de France. Extremely steep final kilometers with gradients up to 18%.
Foscagno Pass
Passo del Foscagno
Main Italian approach to Livigno from Bormio. High pass with open, windswept terrain in the Rhaetian Alps. Often combined with Passo d'Eira.
Julier Pass
Julierpass / Pass dal Güglia
One of the few Swiss alpine passes kept open year-round. Connects the Engadin with the Rhine valley. Ancient Roman road with pillar remnants and the Origen cultural tower at the summit.
Colle di Sampeyre
High pass connecting the Varaita and Maira valleys in the Cottian Alps. Spectacular panoramic views. Narrow but fully paved.
Col du Sanetsch
Sanetschpass
Dead-end pass road from Sion to the Sanetsch reservoir at the Valais/Bern border. Road ends at the dam with no crossing. Spectacular high-altitude views and popular cycling destination.
Col d'Allos
Highest pass in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, connecting Barcelonnette to Colmars-les-Alpes. Part of the Route des Grandes Alpes with fine scenery.
Sella Pass
Passo Sella / Sellajoch
One of the most spectacular Dolomite passes between the Sella group and the Sassolungo. Part of the Sellaronda circuit. World-class views of towering Dolomite pinnacles.
Pordoi Pass
Passo Pordoi / Pordoijoch
Highest Sellaronda pass and legendary Giro d'Italia climb. Known as the 'terrace of the Dolomites.' Cable car from the summit reaches the Sass Pordoi plateau at 2,950m.
Giau Pass
Passo Giau
One of the most photogenic Dolomite passes with sweeping views of Nuvolau, Averau, and Croda da Lago. Steep approach from Cortina. Challenging Giro d'Italia climb.
Susten Pass
Sustenpass
Considered one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes, connecting the Haslital with the Reuss valley. Built in the 1940s with exceptionally smooth curves and superb engineering.
Penser Joch
Passo di Pennes / Penserjoch
Scenic pass connecting the Sarntal valley with the Wipp valley near Sterzing. Less frequented, offering quiet drives through high alpine meadows and past mountain farms.
Eira Pass
Passo d'Eira
Small pass between Foscagno and Livigno, forming part of the main route to the duty-free town. Open alpine terrain with Rhaetian peak views.
Valparola Pass
Passo di Valparola
Often traversed with neighboring Falzarego. Features the restored WWI Forte Tre Sassi museum. Views of the Fanes and Conturines peaks.
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard
Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard
Historic Franco-Italian border pass connecting Bourg-Saint-Maurice to the Aosta Valley. Features a Roman column, Hospice, and Chanousia botanical garden at the summit.
Little St Bernard Pass
Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo
Ancient pass connecting the Aosta Valley with France's Tarentaise. Features a Roman column, Celtic stone circle, and botanical garden at the summit.
Colle delle Finestre
Famous for its dramatic unpaved final 8km to the summit, memorably featured in the Giro d'Italia. The descent to Usseaux is fully paved.
Croix de Coeur
Croix de Cœur
High road above Verbier climbing to a viewpoint with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, Grand Combin, and the Rhone valley. Dead-end scenic road, not a through pass. Popular cycling challenge.
Grimsel Pass
Grimselpass
Dramatic pass connecting the Haslital with the upper Rhone valley. Features large reservoir lakes, massive hydroelectric dams, and a stark granite landscape. Meets the Furka road at Gletsch.
Ofen Pass
Ofenpass / Pass dal Fuorn
Passes through the Swiss National Park with excellent wildlife spotting: ibex, chamois, deer, and marmots. Connects the Engadin with Val Müstair. One of few Swiss passes open year-round.
Gardena Pass
Passo Gardena / Grödnerjoch
Part of the Sellaronda circuit connecting Val Gardena with the Badia valley. Between the Sella group and the Cir peaks. Popular for skiing and cycling.
Splügen Pass
Splügenpass / Passo dello Spluga
Dramatic border crossing with tight hairpin bends carved into rock on the Italian side. One of the most spectacular approach roads in the Alps with centuries of trading history.
Col de Vars
Key pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes connecting the Ubaye to the Durance valley. Regular Tour de France climb with moderate gradients.
Gotthard Pass
Gotthardpass
One of the most important north-south Alpine routes, connecting German-speaking Switzerland with Ticino. The historic Tremola cobblestone road features 24 hairpin bends on the south side.
Falzarego Pass
Passo di Falzarego
Major Dolomite pass connecting Cortina d'Ampezzo with the Badia valley. Features dramatic WWI fortifications (Forte Tre Sassi) and cable car to Lagazuoi with its WWI tunnel system.
Jaufen Pass
Passo di Monte Giovo / Jaufenpass
Popular motorcycle and cycling pass connecting the Passeier valley with the Wipp valley near Sterzing. Features 18 hairpin bends and panoramic Stubai Alps views.
Monte Giovo / Jaufen (Penser approach)
Passo di Monte Giovo
This is the same as Jaufen Pass listed separately. The Passer valley approach from Merano through San Leonardo features stunning south-facing views.
Col de Champs
Quiet pass linking Colmars-les-Alpes to the upper Var valley. Peaceful southern Alpine landscapes with minimal traffic.
Col du Mont Cenis
Historic pass between France and Italy used since antiquity and by Napoleon. Features a large reservoir lake at the summit. One of the oldest Alpine crossings.
Mont Cenis Pass
Colle del Moncenisio
Historic Italy-France pass used by Napoleon's armies. Features a large reservoir lake at the summit. One of the oldest documented Alpine crossings.
Mangart Saddle
Mangartsko sedlo
The highest road point in Slovenia, leading to a dead-end saddle below the Mangart peak (2,679m). An extremely steep and narrow road with gradients up to 18%, offering extraordinary views of the Julian Alps and into Italy.
Col de la Croix de Fer
Famous Tour de France climb linking the Maurienne to the Romanche valley. Named after the iron cross at the summit with views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.
San Bernardino Pass
Passo del San Bernardino
Major north-south transit route connecting the Hinterrhein valley with Mesolcina (Italian-speaking Graubünden). Tunnel alternative available. Lake and hospice at the summit.
Col du Lautaret
Major pass connecting Briançon to Grenoble, open year-round. Home to an alpine botanical garden. Junction for the Galibier road.
Fedaia Pass
Passo Fedaia
At the foot of the Marmolada (3,343m), the highest Dolomite peak. Features a reservoir lake and access to the glacier ski area. Demanding Giro d'Italia climb.
Staller Sattel
Stallersattel / Passo Stalle
Border crossing between the Defereggental in East Tyrol and the Antholzertal in South Tyrol (Italy). Features alternating one-way traffic regulation and the beautiful Obersee lake at the summit.
Nockalmstraße
A scenic 34km toll road winding through the gentle, rounded Nock Mountains in the Biosphere Reserve Nockberge. Features 52 hairpin turns and soft, grassy alpine landscapes unlike the rugged high Alps.
Manghen Pass
Passo della Manghen
Remote pass in the Lagorai range connecting Val di Fiemme with Valsugana. One of the toughest cycling climbs in the region. Wild scenery with no development at the summit.
Oberalp Pass
Oberalppass
Marks the border between Uri and Graubünden near the source of the Rhine. The Glacier Express railway crosses here, and ski lifts operate at the summit in winter.
Sestriere
Colle del Sestriere
Major ski resort in the Cottian Alps. Hosted 2006 Turin Winter Olympics events. Frequently features in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.
Silvretta High Alpine Road
Silvretta Hochalpenstraße
A beautiful toll road connecting the Paznaun valley in Tyrol with the Montafon valley in Vorarlberg via the Bielerhöhe. Features the turquoise Silvretta reservoir and views of the Silvretta glacier group.
Valles Pass
Passo di Valles
Connects Val di Fiemme with the Biois valley near Falcade. Near the Pale di San Martino with Marmolada views. Quieter than San Pellegrino Pass.
Zillertaler Höhenstraße
A scenic panoramic road in the Zillertal Alps reaching above the treeline. One of Austria's most beautiful dead-end mountain roads with views of the Zillertal glaciers. Narrow and winding.
Kühtai Sattel
Kühtaisattel
The highest year-round paved pass road in Austria, connecting the Sellraintal with the Ötztal. Passes through the ski resort of Kühtai and offers access to high-altitude alpine terrain year-round.
Simplon Pass
Simplonpass / Passo del Sempione
Major crossing between Switzerland and Italy. Napoleon ordered the road's construction in 1800. Broad, well-graded curves and a historic hospice at the summit. Open almost year-round.
Simplon-Kulm side road
Simplonpass Alte Strasse
The historic old road variant over the Simplon, running through the village of Simplon Dorf. More winding and atmospheric than the modern main road. Same pass, alternative route.
Simplon Pass (Italian side)
Passo del Sempione
Italian descent of the Simplon from the Swiss summit to Domodossola. Napoleon ordered this road built in 1800. Passes through the scenic Divedro gorge.
Würzjoch
Passo delle Erbe / Würzjoch
Scenic pass connecting Val di Funes with Val Badia. Outstanding views of the Odle/Geisler group. Less trafficked than other Dolomite passes.
Col de Sarenne
Narrow, dramatic road looping behind Alpe d'Huez to Mizoën. Used in the 2013 Tour de France. Spectacular views but narrow road surface.
Col de la Madeleine
Challenging Tour de France climb linking the Maurienne to the Tarentaise. 28 km of sustained climbing from La Chambre with views of the Lauzière massif.
San Marco Pass
Passo di San Marco
Historic pass connecting Val Brembana with the Valtellina, once a Venetian trade route. Wild mountain landscape with relatively little traffic.
Col de Larche
Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena
Franco-Italian border pass connecting the Ubaye valley to the Stura valley in Piedmont. Gentle climb used as an important trade route.
Col de Larche / Maddalena Pass
Colle della Maddalena
Italy-France border pass in the Maritime Alps connecting the Stura di Demonte with the Ubaye valley. One of the more accessible western Alpine border crossings.
Rolle Pass
Passo di Rolle
Scenic pass at the foot of the Pale di San Martino. The iconic view of Cimon della Pala reflected in alpine lakes. Popular ski area and Giro d'Italia climb.
Colle San Carlo
Small pass above La Thuile in the Aosta Valley near the Little St Bernard. Stunning viewpoints of Mont Blanc and surrounding glaciers. Narrow but paved.
Montée de la Plagne
La Plagne
Climb to the famous La Plagne ski resort in the Tarentaise. Dead-end Tour de France summit finish with steady gradients through forest and Mont Blanc views.
Cormet de Roselend
Magnificent pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes connecting Beaufort to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Famous for the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir.
Grosse Scheidegg
Connects Meiringen with Grindelwald below the Wetterhorn. Closed to private traffic (PostBus and bikes only). Famous cycling route with spectacular Eiger and Wetterhorn views.
Klausen Pass
Klausenpass
Connects Uri and Glarus through dramatic scenery below the Clariden massif. Historic hillclimb racing venue from the early 1900s. Sweeping curves through alpine meadows.
Malta Hochalmstraße
A spectacular toll road leading into the Malta Valley to the Kölnbrein Dam, Austria's highest arch dam. Features narrow tunnels, waterfalls, and dramatic gorge scenery.
Col du Glandon
Challenging Tour de France pass from the Romanche valley to the Maurienne. Shares the Maurienne-side road with the Col de la Croix de Fer.
San Pellegrino Pass
Passo di San Pellegrino
Connects Val di Fassa with the Biois valley. Beautiful meadows with views of Marmolada and Civetta. Ski area at the summit and regular Giro d'Italia stage.
Lukmanier Pass
Lukmanierpass / Passo del Lucomagno
Lowest transalpine pass in central Switzerland, connecting Disentis with Biasca in Ticino. A gentle, quiet alternative to the Gotthard with the Santa Maria reservoir at the summit.
Hahntennjoch
One of the most spectacular mountain roads in the Northern Limestone Alps, connecting Imst in the Inn valley with Elmen in the Lechtal. Extremely popular with motorcyclists for its challenging hairpin bends.
Croce Domini Pass
Passo di Croce Domini
Remote, challenging pass in the Brescia Prealps connecting Val Trompia with Val Camonica. Narrow winding road with dramatic drops, far from tourist crowds.
Tonale Pass
Passo del Tonale
Wide saddle connecting Val di Sole with Val Camonica. Popular ski resort in winter with WWI memorials and an ossuary nearby.
Campolongo Pass
Passo Campolongo
The lowest and easiest Sellaronda pass, connecting Corvara with Arabba. Beautiful views of the Sella massif and Marmolada glacier.
Col de Tende
Col de Tende / Colle di Tenda
Historic Franco-Italian border pass in the Roya valley. Features one of the oldest road tunnels in the Alps (1882). The old road above has spectacular hairpins.
Alpe d'Huez
L'Alpe d'Huez
The most famous cycling climb in the world with 21 legendary numbered hairpin bends. A dead-end climb to a ski resort, each bend named after a Tour de France stage winner.
Col du Montgenèvre
Major Franco-Italian border crossing connecting Briançon to Turin, open year-round. One of the oldest Alpine crossings with a ski resort at the summit.
Montgenèvre Pass
Colle del Monginevro
One of the oldest and lowest main Alpine chain crossings between Italy and France. Ski resort at the summit. Important since Roman times on the Via Domitia.
Mortirolo Pass
Passo del Mortirolo
One of the hardest cycling climbs in Europe with ramps reaching 18%. Made legendary by Marco Pantani's Giro d'Italia attacks. A monument to Pantani stands on the climb.
Montée de Courchevel
Courchevel
Climb to the glamorous Courchevel 1850 ski resort in the Trois Vallées. A steady dead-end climb through forest, used as a Tour de France summit finish.
Vivione Pass
Passo del Vivione
Scenic pass connecting Val di Scalve with upper Val Camonica. Quiet alpine meadows and occasional Giro d'Italia appearances.
Maloja Pass
Malojapass / Pass dal Malögia
Unique asymmetric pass: south side drops steeply through dramatic hairpins while the Engadin side has virtually no ascent. Connects the Engadin with Val Bregaglia. Open year-round.
Maloja Pass (from Chiavenna)
Passo del Maloggia
Italian approach rising dramatically from Chiavenna with views of the Bregaglia mountains. The Swiss side sits level on the Engadin plateau.
Tre Croci Pass
Passo Tre Croci
Pass east of Cortina connecting with the Misurina/Auronzo area. Gateway to the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Views of Cristallo and Sorapis groups.
Lavazè Pass
Passo di Lavazè / Lavazèjoch
Pass between the Fiemme and Ega valleys, popular for cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Less trafficked than the nearby Karer Pass. Beautiful larch forests.
Kokra Saddle
Kokrsko sedlo
A high mountain road connecting the Kokra valley with the Jezersko area in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. While paved, the road is narrow and winding, offering dramatic alpine views of Slovenia's lesser-known ranges.
Arlberg Pass
Arlbergpass
Historic pass connecting Tyrol and Vorarlberg. The Arlberg road tunnel carries most traffic, but the scenic old pass road over the top remains open and popular with motorcyclists and cyclists.
Sölk Pass
Sölkpass
A scenic crossing of the Niedere Tauern connecting the Enns valley with the Mur valley in Styria. Runs through the Sölktäler Nature Park with pristine alpine landscapes and relatively little traffic.
Goldeck Panoramastraße
A scenic panoramic toll road climbing from Spittal an der Drau to the Goldeck mountain. Views over the Drau valley, the Hohe Tauern, and the Carinthian lake district.
Col de la Croix
Scenic pass in the Vaud Alps connecting Villars-sur-Ollon with Les Diablerets. Spectacular mountain views. Popular cycling climb with steady gradients through alpine pastures.
Tseuzier Dam Road
Barrage de Tseuzier
Spectacular narrow cliff road from Sion to the Tseuzier reservoir above Crans-Montana. Vertiginous sections carved into rock faces. Dead-end at the dam; one of the most dramatic drives in Valais.
Monte Grappa
A major WWI memorial mountain with multiple paved approach roads. The ossuary at the summit commemorates 23,000 fallen soldiers. Popular cycling destination with approaches from Bassano, Romano d'Ezzelino, and Semonzo.
Flexen Pass
Flexenpass
Connects Stuben am Arlberg with the Lech valley and the famous ski resorts of Lech and Zürs. Features impressive engineering with avalanche galleries and tight switchbacks carved into rock.
Forcella Staulanza
Dramatic pass between the Pelmo and Civetta massifs. The view of Monte Pelmo from the summit is a classic Dolomite panorama.
Turracher Höhe
Connects the Gurktal in Carinthia with the Murtal in Styria. Famous for its extreme 23% gradient sections on the Styrian side, making it one of the steepest paved passes in the Alps. Features a lake at the summit.
Furkajoch
A scenic pass connecting the Großes Walsertal with Damüls in the Bregenzerwald. The narrow, winding road is popular with motorcyclists and offers panoramic views of the Vorarlberg mountains.
Col de la Joux Verte
A challenging alpine pass on the D338 between Morzine and Avoriaz in the Chablais Alps. Featured 7 times in the Tour de France. The climb passes Lac de Montriond and Les Lindarets before reaching the col at 1,760m.
Furcia Pass
Passo Furcia / Furkelpass
Small pass connecting San Vigilio di Marebbe with the Kronplatz area. Gateway to the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.
Luknja Pass
Prelaz Luknja
A high pass connecting the Kamniška Bistrica valley with the Logarska Dolina via the Korošica saddle area. One of Slovenia's higher paved roads in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, offering dramatic mountain scenery.
Stubai Glacier Road
Stubaier Gletscherstraße
Road leading up the Stubaital to the Stubai Glacier ski area, one of Austria's largest glacier ski resorts. The road ends at the Mutterberg lift station at the valley head.
Karer Pass
Passo di Costalunga / Karerpass
Near the famous Lago di Carezza (Karersee), a turquoise lake framed by the Latemar and Catinaccio/Rosengarten groups. Connects Val d'Ega with Val di Fassa.
Obertauern Pass
Obertauern
Pass summit that doubles as one of Austria's most snow-reliable ski resorts. Famous as the location where the Beatles filmed scenes for 'Help!' in 1965. Connects Radstadt with the Lungau.
Radstädter Tauern Pass
Radstädter Tauernpass
Historic crossing of the Tauern range connecting the Enns valley at Radstadt with the Lungau at Mauterndorf. Used since Roman times. The old B99 road offers a scenic alternative to the Tauern motorway tunnel.
Villacher Alpenstraße
A 16.5km toll panoramic road climbing from Villach to the Dobratsch nature park. Offers stunning views over Villach, the Karawanken, Julian Alps, and on clear days into Italy and Slovenia.
Monte Zoncolan
One of the steepest road climbs in professional cycling with sustained 22% gradients on the Ovaro side. A feared Giro d'Italia summit finish. Ski station at the top.
Col du Pré
Spectacular pass above the Beaufortain with one of the finest viewpoints of Lac de Roselend. Often combined with the Cormet de Roselend for a cycling loop.
Col de Joux Plane
One of the toughest Tour de France climbs, connecting Samoëns to Morzine. Steep descent with gradients over 10%. Famous for Armstrong's 'bad day' in the 2000 Tour.
Montée de la Toussuire
La Toussuire
Dead-end climb to La Toussuire ski resort in the Maurienne. Tour de France summit finish with steep and relentless gradients from the Arc valley.
Passo Campo Carlo Magno
A pass near Madonna di Campiglio connecting the Val Rendena with the Val di Sole. Named after Charlemagne (Carlo Magno) who reportedly crossed here. Gateway to the Brenta Dolomites.
Col de la Couillole
Quiet pass in the southern Alps connecting the Tinée to the Var valley via Beuil. Featured in the 2024 Tour de France through Mediterranean mountain landscapes.
Hochtannberg Pass
Hochtannbergpass
Connects Warth in the Lechtal with Schröcken in the Bregenzerwald. Offers beautiful views and forms part of the route from Lech to Bregenz through two of Vorarlberg's most scenic valleys.
Col de Valberg
Pass at the Valberg ski resort connecting the Var valley to the Cians gorge. Pleasant climb with good infrastructure and Maritime Alps views.
Maniva Pass
Passo del Maniva
Pass in the Brescia Prealps connecting Val Trompia with Val Sabbia. Often combined with Croce Domini for a loop. Features old WWI military roads.
Weinebene
A pass in the Koralpe range connecting the Lavanttal in Carinthia with western Styria. Known for wind energy installations and winter sports. Features a gentle plateau at the summit.
Tremalzo Pass
Passo del Tremalzo
A narrow mountain road above Lake Garda connecting the Ledro valley with the western shore. Parts of the old military road are unpaved, but the main route via Passo Nota is paved. Spectacular lake views.
Col du Noyer
Spectacular pass in the Dévoluy massif with panoramic views of the Écrins range. The south side from Saint-Disdier has dramatic switchbacks beneath the Pic de Bure.
Col des Saisies
Broad alpine pass between the Beaufortain and Val d'Arly, known for its cross-country skiing resort. Mont Blanc views and Tour de France history. Gateway to Beaufort.
Felbertauern Road
Felbertauernstraße
Connects Mittersill in Salzburg with Matrei in East Tyrol via the 5.2km Felbertauern tunnel. An important year-round north-south connection through the Hohe Tauern range, avoiding the seasonal Grossglockner road.
Klippitztörl
A pass in the Saualpe range connecting the Lavanttal with the Görtschitztal in Carinthia. Features a small ski area near the summit and pastoral alpine meadows.
Katschberg Pass
Katschbergpass
Connects the Lungau in Salzburg with the Liesertal in Carinthia. A historic north-south route through the Tauern range. The area around the pass is a popular ski resort in winter.
Col de Joux
Colle di Joux
Connects the main Aosta Valley at Saint-Vincent with the Val d'Ayas. Views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Gateway to Ayas valley ski resorts.
Col du Mollard
Lesser-known Maurienne pass offering a quieter alternative approach to the Croix de Fer. Steady gradient and views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.
Monte Croce Comelico Pass
Passo di Monte Croce di Comelico / Kreuzbergpass
Connects the Comelico valley in Veneto with the Puster valley in South Tyrol. Attractive Dolomite scenery and an important regional connection.
Wolfgang Pass
Wolfgangpass
Short, gentle pass connecting Davos with Klosters in the Prättigau. Main road between two major resort towns. Open year-round.
Col de la Ramaz
Challenging lesser-known climb near Morzine to Praz-de-Lys ski resort. Steep ramps and quiet roads. Used in the Tour de France.
Brocon Pass
Passo di Brocon
Pass in the Lagorai range connecting the Primiero valley with the Tesino area and Valsugana. Quiet alpine meadows with a small ski area at the summit.
Col de la Colombière
Classic Tour de France climb in the Aravis range connecting Le Grand-Bornand to Scionzier. Alpine pastures and steep final kilometers from both sides.
Vršič Pass
Prelaz Vršič
The highest paved pass in Slovenia with 50 hairpin bends (24 on the north side, 26 on the south). Built by Russian prisoners of war during WWI. A monument and Russian chapel commemorate the workers who died during construction.
Glaubenbüelen Pass
Glaubenbüelenpass
Small pass connecting Grafenort in Nidwalden with Giswil in Obwalden. Quiet alternative route with pleasant alpine meadow scenery. Less traveled than neighboring passes.
Passo del Termine
A minor pass connecting the Vallarsa with the Terragnolo valley near Rovereto. Quiet road in the Trentino Prealps.
Gurnigel Pass
Gurnigelpass
Scenic pass in the Gantrisch Nature Park south of Bern. Known for its dark sky park status (minimal light pollution) and panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. Narrow road sections.
Col de Turini
Legendary Monte Carlo Rally stage, especially famous for dramatic night stages through forests. Connects Sospel to the Vésubie valley with technical switchbacks.
Duran Pass
Passo Duran
Scenic pass in the southern Dolomites beneath the dramatic Civetta and Moiazza walls. Less frequented, offering solitude and dramatic cliff scenery.
Rossfeld Panoramic Road
Roßfeld-Panoramastraße
Germany's highest panoramic road at 1,600m, offering stunning views of the Berchtesgaden Alps, the Watzmann massif, and across to Salzburg. A toll road winding through alpine meadows near the Austrian border.
Steg Pass (Malbun Road)
Steg-Malbun Straße
The road from Vaduz/Triesenberg up to Liechtenstein's only ski resort at Malbun (1,602m). This is the highest paved road in Liechtenstein, climbing through alpine meadows with views of the Rätikon range and Rhine valley.
Gleinalm Sattel
Gleinalmsattel
The old road over the Gleinalpe connecting the Mur valley near Leoben with Graz. A scenic mountain road alternative to the Gleinalm motorway tunnel, popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.
Col du Télégraphe
The appetizer before the Col du Galibier. Connects Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Valloire. Named after a Chappe telegraph station that once stood at the summit.
Pillerhöhe
Connects the Pitztal entrance (Wenns) with the Kaunertal via the Piller plateau. Offers beautiful views and passes through a nature park with ancient moor landscapes and diverse flora.
Tramin Saddle
Giogo di Tramin / Traminer Joch
A minor pass above the wine village of Tramin/Termeno connecting with the Adige valley. Known mainly for its proximity to the famous Gewürztraminer wine region.
Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide / Lai
Connects Chur with the Albula valley via the resort of Lenzerheide. More high valley than dramatic pass. Features Lake Heidsee and a major ski resort. Open year-round.
Pragel Pass
Pragelpass
Narrow, winding pass connecting Muotathal in Schwyz with Glarus. Very narrow road (single track in places) with dramatic mountain scenery. Not suited for heavy traffic.
Gaberl Pass
Gaberlpass
Connects Köflach in western Styria with Judenburg in the Mur valley via the Gleinalpe/Stubalpe range. A quiet, scenic road popular with motorcyclists that avoids the motorway.
Col du Pillon
Connects Aigle in the Rhone valley with Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland. Gateway to the Glacier 3000 ski area and Les Diablerets resort. Scenic route through varied landscape.
Glaubenberg Pass
Glaubenbergpass
Highest pass in the Swiss Prealps, connecting Sarnen with the Entlebuch. Passes through the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch moorland conservation area. Quiet and scenic.
Forcella Lavardet
A scenic pass connecting the Cadore with the Carnia, passing through forests near the Dolomiti Friulane. Less known but attractive scenery.
Monte Bondone
A summit road above Trento reaching the Monte Bondone ski area. Not a true pass but a popular paved mountain road. Offers panoramic views over the Adige valley and was used as a Giro d'Italia summit finish.
Col du Chaussy
Spectacular road featuring the famous Lacets de Montvernier hairpins on its approach from the Maurienne. Connects the valley floor to the plateau.
Nassfeld Pass
Nassfeldpass / Passo di Pramollo
A border crossing between Carinthia and Friuli (Italy) in the Carnic Alps. Home to one of Carinthia's largest ski areas with beautiful views of the surrounding limestone peaks.
Cimabanche Pass
Passo di Cimabanche / Gemärk
Gentle pass connecting Cortina d'Ampezzo with the Puster valley at Dobbiaco. Part of the historic Venice-Innsbruck route. The old railway line is now a popular cycling path.
Kartitscher Sattel
A scenic pass in East Tyrol connecting the Drautal near Sillian with the Lesachtal. Offers views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. A quieter alternative to the main valley routes.
Gampen Pass
Passo delle Palade / Gampenpass
Connects the Adige valley at Lana with the Non valley. Alternative to the Mendel Pass for reaching the Non valley from South Tyrol.
Jaun Pass
Jaunpass / Col de Bellegarde
The only road pass in Fribourg canton, connecting the Simmental with the Gruyère region. Linguistic boundary between German and French-speaking Switzerland. Year-round access.
Gerlos Pass
Gerlospass
Connects the Zillertal in Tyrol with the Oberpinzgau in Salzburg. Part of the Gerlos Alpenstraße toll road, known for excellent road quality and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls, Austria's highest.
Reschen Pass
Reschenpass / Passo di Resia
A border crossing connecting the Oberinntal in Tyrol with the Vinschgau in South Tyrol (Italy). Famous for the submerged church tower of Graun visible rising from the Reschensee reservoir.
Resia Pass
Passo di Resia / Reschenpass
Famous for the iconic submerged church tower rising from Lago di Resia. The lake was created in 1950 when the valley was dammed. Connects Val Venosta with Austria.
Chasseral
Road to the summit of Chasseral, highest point in the Bernese Jura, with its distinctive telecoms tower. 360-degree panorama from the Alps to the Vosges. Narrow road near the top.
Col Saint-Martin
Pass connecting the Tinée to the Vésubie valley through La Colmiane ski resort. Pleasant riding with Mediterranean alpine scenery.
Passo del Tonion
A pass in the southern Prealps connecting the Valsugana area with the Feltrino. Quiet and scenic road through forests with limited traffic.
Col des Aravis
Beautiful pass in the Aravis chain with stunning Mont Blanc views. Connects La Clusaz to Flumet through traditional chalets and Reblochon cheese farms.
Faschinajoch
Connects the Großes Walsertal with the Bregenzerwald via Damüls. A quieter alternative route through Vorarlberg's mountain landscape with charming alpine villages.
Gaflei Road
Gafleistraße
A scenic mountain road branching off the Malbun road at Triesenberg, leading to the hamlet of Gaflei and the Fürstin-Gina-Weg hiking trail. Dead-end road with panoramic views of the Rhine valley and Drei Schwestern peaks.
Col de la Croix-Fry
Beautiful Aravis pass connecting Thônes to La Clusaz. Tour de France climb through alpine pastures with views of the Aravis chain and La Tournette.
Col des Montets
Pass in the Mont Blanc massif connecting Chamonix to Vallorcine and Switzerland. Passes through the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve with spectacular Mont Blanc views.
Passo di Campogrosso
A pass in the Piccole Dolomiti (Little Dolomites) above Recoaro Terme. Scenic road with views of dramatic limestone pinnacles reminiscent of the main Dolomites but at lower altitude.
Silum / Pfälzerhütte Road
Silumstraße
A narrow mountain road above Steg leading toward the Silum area and access to the Pfälzerhütte mountain hut. Provides access to the alpine zone of the Rätikon mountains along the Austrian border.
Col du Marchairuz
Jura pass connecting the Lake Geneva shore near Rolle with the Vallée de Joux. Winds through beautiful beech and fir forests. Popular with motorcyclists and cyclists for flowing curves.
Col des Mosses
Gentle pass in the Vaud Alps connecting Aigle with Château-d'Oex. Wide open meadows at the summit. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter and cycling in summer.
Col du Coq
Dead-end road climbing steeply into the Chartreuse massif. Popular Grenoble cycling climb with dramatic views of the Dent de Crolles and Grésivaudan valley.
Riedberg Pass
Riedbergpass
The highest paved pass crossing in Germany (not just a panoramic road). Connects the Bregenzerwald region with the Kleinwalsertal-adjacent valleys. Features steep gradients and dramatic alpine scenery in the Allgäu.
Col des Planches
Small pass connecting Martigny-Combe with Sembrancher in the Val d'Entremont. Alternative to the main Entremont valley road. Quiet road through vineyards and pastures.
Ibergeregg
Pass in the Schwyz Alps connecting Schwyz with Oberiberg. Panoramic views of the iconic Mythen twin peaks and Lake Lucerne. Popular for winter sports and summer hiking.
Flattnitz
Connects the Gurktal with the Metnitztal in central Carinthia. The pass summit is a gentle high plateau popular for cross-country skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
Weissenstein
Jura pass above Solothurn with sweeping panoramic views from the Jura to the Alps. Narrow paved road to the summit hotel. Features a gondola lift and the Nidlenloch cave system.
Col de l'Ornon
Pleasant, moderate pass connecting the Bonne valley to the Romanche valley. Less trafficked than nearby major passes with Écrins massif views.
Brenner Pass
Brennerpass / Passo del Brennero
The lowest crossing of the main Alpine ridge and one of the most important transalpine routes since Roman times. Connects Innsbruck with Bolzano/Bozen in Italy via a major freight and passenger corridor.
Loibl Pass
Loiblpass / Ljubelj
A historic crossing between Carinthia and Slovenia. The old pass road features impressive hairpin bends and is popular with cyclists. Most traffic uses the Loibl tunnel. Site of a WWII memorial.
Pas de Morgins
Border crossing connecting the Val d'Illiez in Valais with the Chablais in France. Gentle pass through the charming ski resort village of Morgins.
Cereda Pass
Passo di Cereda
Connects the Primiero valley with the Agordino in the southern Dolomites. Quiet forests with views of the Pale di San Martino.
Loibl Pass (Slovenian side)
Prelaz Ljubelj (stara cesta)
The old road over the Loibl Pass (as opposed to the Karawanks Tunnel). The Slovenian approach from Tržič features steep hairpins through forest. A memorial to the Mauthausen sub-camp stands near the Austrian border.
Mendel Pass
Passo della Mendola / Mendelpass
Connects the Adige valley near Bolzano with the Non valley in Trentino. Stunning Dolomite views from the eastern rim. A historic funicular once ran from Caldaro.
Col de la Morte
Pass on the Route Napoléon connecting the Drac to the Romanche valley via Laffrey. Views of the Matheysine plateau.
Plöcken Pass
Plöckenpass / Passo di Monte Croce Carnico
A border crossing between the Gailtal in Austria and Friuli in Italy. Site of fierce World War I fighting with a museum and memorials at the summit. The Italian side has dramatic hairpin bends.
Monte Croce Carnico Pass
Passo di Monte Croce Carnico / Plöckenpass
Italy-Austria border in the Carnic Alps. WWI fortifications and memorials. Italian side climbs from Timau through a dramatic narrow valley with rock tunnels.
Dientner Sattel
Connects Bischofshofen in the Salzachtal with Dienten and the Hochkönig area. Named after the mighty Hochkönig massif (2,941m) towering above. Part of a scenic route through the Salzburg mountains.
Soboth Pass
Sobothpass
Connects the Lavanttal in Carinthia with Südsteiermark (southern Styria). A scenic and winding route through mixed forests near the Slovenian border with the Soboth reservoir.
Pavličevo Sedlo
Pavličevo sedlo
A border crossing pass between Slovenia and Austria in the Karawanks, connecting Jezersko with the Vellachtal in Carinthia. A quiet, remote crossing with beautiful mountain scenery and minimal traffic.
Col de Porte
Chartreuse pass near Grenoble with a small ski station. The classic training climb for Grenoble cyclists through dense forest.
Col de la Faucille
Jura pass near the Swiss border with one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, and the entire Alpine chain. Important Alpine gateway.
Col de la Bataille
Dramatic Vercors pass with spectacular cliff roads and views over the Drôme valley. The approach is carved into limestone cliffs.
Forcella Aurine
Minor pass in the Belluno Dolomites connecting Agordo with the Gosaldo area. Quiet forest road useful as a connecting route for Dolomite tours.
Mauria Pass
Passo della Mauria
Gentle pass through forests connecting the Cadore with the Carnia region. Marks the watershed between the Piave and Tagliamento rivers.
Col de Romme
Demanding climb near Cluses, often combined with the Col de la Colombière in Tour de France stages. Sustained gradients over 10% through forest.
Presolana Pass
Passo della Presolana
Pass beneath the striking Presolana wall in the Bergamasque Prealps. Connects the Seriana and Scalve valleys. Popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.
Filzensattel
Connects Dienten am Hochkönig with Saalfelden in the Pinzgau. Passes through scenic alpine meadows beneath the Hochkönig massif. Part of the B164 road.
Schauinsland
Freiburg's iconic local mountain at 1,284m with a legendary 12km hillclimb road featuring sharp hairpin bends. The ADAC Schauinsland-Rennen hillclimb race was held here from 1925 to 1984.
Vue des Alpes
Col de la Vue des Alpes
Jura pass connecting La Chaux-de-Fonds with Neuchâtel. Named for the panoramic view of the entire Bernese Alps chain visible on clear days. Major commuter route.
Soriška Planina
A pass crossing the Ratitovec ridge connecting the Selca valley (Železniki) with the Bohinj area. Features a small ski resort and provides access to hiking in the southern Julian Alps.
Saanenmöser
Gentle pass between Zweisimmen and Gstaad. More high plateau than dramatic pass. The MOB railway (GoldenPass line) runs alongside. Year-round access.
Schwägalp Pass
Schwägalp
Connects the Toggenburg valley with Appenzell. Gateway to the Säntis cable car, highest peak in the Alpstein massif. Year-round road with views of the distinctive Säntis summit.
Bohinj Saddle
Bohinjsko sedlo
Not to be confused with the Soriška Planina, this is the watershed saddle near Bohinj connecting the Sava Bohinjka drainage with access toward Podbrdo. Located in the heart of Triglav National Park.
Thurn Pass
Pass Thurn
Connects Kitzbühel in Tyrol with Mittersill in the Salzburg Pinzgau. An important year-round regional connection offering views of the Kitzbühel Alps and Hohe Tauern range.
Triebener Tauern
Connects the Paltental with the Murtal in Styria, crossing the Wölzer Tauern. A quiet alternative to the nearby Schoberpass with pastoral alpine scenery and gentle gradients.
Col de Manse
Small pass near Gap on the Route Napoléon, with views of the Dévoluy massif and Lac de Serre-Ponçon in the distance.
Solčava Panoramic Road
Solčavska panoramska cesta
A stunning panoramic road above the Logarska Dolina (Logar Valley), one of Slovenia's most beautiful glacial valleys. The road traverses high pastures with sweeping views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
Col Bayard
Pass on the Route Napoléon between Gap and the Champsaur valley. Gentle main-road climb and historic gateway to the southern Alps.
Kandel
The highest peak in the Central Black Forest at 1,241m. The steep mountain road from Waldkirch climbs 890m over 10.8km with an average gradient of 8.2%, making it a popular hillclimb challenge.
Feldberg Pass
Feldbergpass
The second-highest mountain pass in Germany at 1,231m on the B317, south of the Feldberg (1,493m), the highest peak in the Black Forest. Connects Todtnau and Titisee-Neustadt.
Col du Corbier
Quiet Chablais Alps pass connecting the Brevon to the Dranse valley. Pleasant alpine pastures with views of the Dents du Midi.
Col de la Givrine
Jura pass connecting Nyon on Lake Geneva with the Vallée de Joux at Saint-Cergue. One of the main access roads to the ski resort of Saint-Cergue. Open year-round.
Präbichl
Connects Vordernberg (near Leoben) with Eisenerz on the Steirische Eisenstraße (Iron Trail). Offers views of the famous Erzberg open-pit iron mine and the dramatic Eisenerz Alps.
Jezersko Saddle
Jezerski vrh
A scenic pass connecting the Kokra valley and Jezersko with the Savinja valley. Crosses between the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karawanks. A quiet alpine route through pristine mountain scenery.
Seeberg Sattel
Seebergsattel / Jezerski Vrh
A quiet, scenic border crossing between Carinthia (Eisenkappel-Vellach) and Slovenia through the Karawanken range. Features mixed forests and alpine meadows.
Fern Pass
Fernpass
An important north-south route connecting the Inntal with the Außerfern region and onward to Germany. One of the most trafficked alpine passes, known for the stunning green Blindsee lake visible from the road.
Borcola Pass
Passo della Borcola
A minor pass connecting the Vallarsa in Trentino with the Pasubio area and Vicenza province. WWI historical significance as the Pasubio was a major battleground.
Iselsberg Pass
Iselsbergpass
A scenic pass connecting Lienz in East Tyrol with the Mölltal in Carinthia, linking to the Grossglockner road. Offers panoramic views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Hohe Tauern range.
Sattelegg
Connects Lachen on Lake Zurich with the Wägital and inner Schwyz. A scenic PreAlpine pass with views of the Sihlsee reservoir. Quiet alternative route in eastern Switzerland.
Sella Nevea
Road pass in the Julian Alps beneath Monte Canin. Leads to a small ski area and continues into Slovenia. Dramatic karst limestone scenery.
Col du Mollendruz
Jura pass connecting Cossonay on the Swiss Plateau with the Vallée de Joux. Main road link to the famous watchmaking valley. Lower and gentler than the Marchairuz.
Oberjoch Pass
Oberjochpass
The highest paved pass road in Germany, connecting the Allgäu region with the Tannheimer Tal in Austria. Features 107 curves and is a popular motorcycle route through the Allgäu Alps.
Col de la Croix-Haute
Important pass on the Route Napoléon connecting Grenoble to Gap. Surrounded by the Dévoluy and Trièves mountains. Strategic since Roman times.
Aprica Pass
Passo dell'Aprica
Relatively low pass connecting the Valtellina with Val Camonica. The town of Aprica at the summit is a modest ski resort. Frequently a Giro d'Italia transit stage.
Col de Plainpalais
Western Vercors pass connecting Villard-de-Lans to Autrans. Popular Grenoble cycling training route and gateway to the Vercors plateau.
Col des Gets
Pass connecting Taninges to Morzine through the charming ski village of Les Gets. Moderate climb giving access to the Portes du Soleil ski area.
Col de la Tourne
Jura pass connecting the Val-de-Travers with the Neuchâtel lakeside. Quieter alternative to the Vue des Alpes with nice views over Lake Neuchâtel.
Pack Sattel
Packsattel
One of the most important passes connecting Styria with Carinthia through the Pack range. The old B70 pass road is a popular motorcycle route while most traffic uses the A2 motorway tunnel.
Hochblauen Road
Hochblauenstraße
A mountain road climbing to the 1,165m summit of the Hochblauen, offering exceptional panoramic views over the Rhine valley, Vosges, Jura Mountains and on clear days the Alps. Opened to private vehicles in 1928.
Pian delle Fugazze
Passo del Pian delle Fugazze
Pass between Rovereto and Schio at the foot of the Pasubio massif. The Ossario del Pasubio WWI memorial stands nearby. Starting point for the dramatic Strada delle 52 Gallerie (hiking only).
Predil Pass
Prelaz Predel
A historic border crossing between Slovenia and Italy in the Julian Alps. Connects the Soča valley with the Italian Valcanale. Important military route with WWI fortifications nearby and views of the Mangart massif.
Col des Étroits
Jura border pass connecting Sainte-Croix in Vaud with Pontarlier in France. Named 'the narrows' for the gorge terrain. Historic route between Switzerland and Franche-Comté.
Col de la Forclaz (Annecy)
Col de la Forclaz de Montmin
Scenic pass above Lake Annecy and one of the world's most famous paragliding launch sites. Spectacular bird's-eye view over the turquoise lake.
Col de la Forclaz de Montmin
A scenic pass above the eastern shore of Lake Annecy, offering one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Climbed 5 times by the Tour de France. Also a renowned paragliding launch site.
Bödele
A panoramic pass road connecting Dornbirn in the Rhine valley with the Bregenzerwald. Famous for its sweeping views over Lake Constance (Bodensee) and the Rhine valley. Popular local recreation area.
Col du Cucheron
Chartreuse pass connecting Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to the Grésivaudan. Pleasant forested road used in the Tour de France.
Col du Granier
Scenic pass between Chambéry and the Grésivaudan valley at the foot of the dramatic Granier cliff. Gateway to the Chartreuse massif.
Spitzingsattel
A pass above the Schliersee leading to the Spitzingsee, a popular alpine lake and ski area in the Bavarian Alps. The winding road through the Valepp valley is popular with motorcyclists and offers access to hiking trails.
Wallberg Road
Wallbergstraße
A toll road climbing from the Tegernsee to the Wallberg mountain, offering spectacular panoramic views over the Tegernsee lake and the Bavarian Alps. Access to Germany's longest natural toboggan run.
Tatzelwurm / Sudelfeld Pass
Tatzelwurm / Sudelfeld
A scenic mountain road connecting Oberaudorf in the Inn valley with the Sudelfeld ski area and Bayrischzell. Named after a legendary dragon (Tatzelwurm), the route features waterfalls, tight curves, and alpine meadows.
Notschrei Pass
Notschrei
A mountain pass at 1,121m connecting the Dreisamtal near Freiburg with the upper Wiesental. The name ('cry of distress') dates from the population's urgent petition to build the road. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter.
Ammer Sattel / Ammerwald
Ammersattel
A pass road near the Austrian border that leads from Linderhof/Graswang toward the Austrian Fernpass route. Passes near Schloss Linderhof (King Ludwig II's palace) through picturesque alpine valleys.
Crosetta Pass
Passo della Crosetta
Minor pass in the Belluno Prealps connecting the Belluno area with the Alpago region. Gentle gradients through forested terrain.
Strane Pass
Strane
A scenic road crossing between the Soča valley at Tolmin and the Bača valley. The route passes through charming villages and offers views of the southern Julian Alps foothills.
San Lugano Pass
Passo di San Lugano
Low pass connecting the Fiemme valley with the Adige valley near Ora. Gentle saddle at the linguistic boundary between German and Italian-speaking areas.
Passo di Castrin
A minor pass connecting the Val di Non with the Adige valley at Mezzocorona. Quiet alternative to the main valley road.
Belchen Road
Belchenstraße
The road to the Belchen (1,414m), the fourth-highest peak in the Black Forest. The public road ends at the gondola base station (1,094m); the upper road has been closed to vehicles since 2001. The summit offers outstanding panoramic views.
Gaicht Pass
Gaichtpass
Connects the Lechtal with the Tannheimer Tal in Tyrol. A scenic road through a narrow gorge and over a low saddle, providing access between two popular Austrian holiday valleys.
Wildhaus Pass
Wildhaus
Connects the upper Toggenburg with the Rhine valley. Passes through Wildhaus, birthplace of reformer Huldrych Zwingli. Views of the Churfirsten mountain chain.
Sirnitz Pass
Sirnitzpass (Kreuzweg)
A pass at 1,079m also known as Kreuzweg, forming the watershed between the Klemmbach and the Kleine Wiese catchment. Connects Badenweiler with Neuenweg in the Kleines Wiesental.
Koren Saddle
Korensko sedlo
A small pass on the border between Slovenia and Italy near Kranjska Gora. Connects the upper Sava valley with the Italian Val Canale. Part of the historic route between Ljubljana and Tarvisio.
Wurzen Pass
Korensko sedlo / Wurzenpass
A border crossing between Slovenia (Podkoren near Kranjska Gora) and Austria (Villach area) through the Karawanks. One of the lower and more accessible crossings of this mountain chain. Known for excellent views northward.
German Alpine Road (Oberammergau-Linderhof)
Deutsche Alpenstraße
Part of Germany's famous Alpine Road (B23/B177), this section passes through the Ammergau Alps between Oberammergau and Linderhof Palace. The route showcases classic Bavarian alpine scenery with painted houses and mountain views.
Ljubelj Pass
Prelaz Ljubelj
A historic crossing of the Karawanks range on the old road over the mountain (the Karawanks Tunnel now carries most traffic). The old pass road features tight hairpins and passes ruins of a WWII concentration camp memorial.
Passo di Xomo
A minor pass in the Vicenza Prealps connecting the Astico valley with the Posina valley. Quiet road through forests, useful for connecting different valleys.
Passo del Durone
A low pass above Lake Garda connecting Riva del Garda with the Ledro valley. Often paired with a visit to the beautiful Lake Ledro. Gentle gradients.
Monte Rest Pass
Passo di Monte Rest
A minor pass in the Carnic Prealps connecting the Val Tramontina with the Val d'Arzino in Friuli. Narrow winding road through forests.
Black Forest High Road
Schwarzwaldhochstraße
Germany's oldest and most famous scenic road, the B500 runs 60km from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt along the Northern Black Forest ridge. Passes the Mummelsee (1,036m), Hornisgrinde (1,164m), and the Black Forest National Park.
Wiedener Eck
A mountain pass at 1,035m between the Münstertal and Wieden in the Southern Black Forest. A waypoint on the famous Westweg long-distance hiking trail and starting point for the ascent of the Belchen.
Thurner Pass
Thurner
A pass at 1,030m on the B500 between St. Märgen and Breitnau, offering wide views west over Kirchzarten and the Zartener Becken to Freiburg and the Rhine plain. A key waypoint on the Black Forest Panoramic Road.
Pas de la Coche / Gorges de la Bourne
Gorges de la Bourne
Dramatic cliff road through the Bourne gorge in the Vercors. The road is carved into overhanging limestone cliffs with tunnels and spectacular drops.
Predmeja Pass
Predmeja
A pass road climbing from the Vipava valley to the Trnovo Forest Plateau (Trnovski gozd). Features steep switchbacks with fine views over the Vipava valley and toward the Julian Alps.
Lahnsattel
Connects the Mürztal in Styria with the Salzatal near Mariazell in Lower Austria. A scenic pass through forested mountains with access to the Ötscher area.
Croce d'Aune Pass
Passo di Croce d'Aune
A historic cycling pass where the first Giro d'Italia stage was won in 1909. Connects the Valsugana with Feltre. Modest elevation but significant cycling heritage.
Col de la Machine
Spectacular road in the Vercors through the Combe Laval, one of the most dramatic cliff roads in the Alps, carved into vertical limestone with tunnels.
Zirlerberg
The steep ascent from Zirl in the Inn valley up to the Seefeld plateau and onward to Germany. Known for its very steep gradient reaching 16%, it is the main road to Seefeld and the Mittenwald border crossing.
Brünig Pass
Brünigpass
Relatively low pass connecting Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland with Lungern and Central Switzerland. Carries both the main road and the Brünig railway. Year-round access.
Ruppen Pass
Ruppenpass
Minor pass in the Appenzell region connecting Appenzell with the Rhine valley. Rolling countryside with traditional Appenzell farmhouses and views of the Alpstein massif.
Col de Braus
A winding alpine pass with approximately 40 hairpin turns connecting Sospel and L'Escarène in the southern Alps. Part of the Route des Grandes Alpes variant. Featured in the Tour de France and the Monte Carlo Rally.
Perchauer Sattel
Connects Neumarkt in der Steiermark with Scheifling in the upper Murtal. A quiet pass road offering peaceful alpine farming landscapes.
Pötschen Pass
Pötschenpass
Connects Bad Aussee in the Styrian Salzkammergut with Bad Goisern in Upper Austria. A scenic road through the heart of the Salzkammergut with views of the Dachstein massif.
Col de la Cluse / Col de l'Épine
Col de l'Épine
Pass connecting Chambéry to the Avant-Pays Savoyard via the Épine mountain. Strategic route through the sub-Alpine chain west of Chambéry.
Semmering Pass
Semmeringpass
Historic pass between Lower Austria and Styria. The Semmering Railway (1854) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the world's first mountain railway. A major route connecting Vienna with southern Austria.
Hengst Pass
Hengstpass
Connects Windischgarsten in Upper Austria with Altenmarkt bei St. Gallen in Styria. A scenic pass through dense forests with views of the Gesäuse mountains and the wild Enns valley.
Gailberg Sattel
Gailbergsattel
Connects the Drautal with the Gailtal in southern Carinthia/East Tyrol. A relatively low and gentle pass providing an important connection between two main east-west valleys of southern Austria.
Wechsel Pass
Wechselpass
Connects the Wiener Neustadt basin with eastern Styria. A gentler alternative to the Semmering with views of the Wechsel massif. Part of the S6 Semmering Schnellstraße route.
Griessen Pass
Griessenpass
A border crossing between the Pillersee valley in Tyrol and Bavaria (Germany). The road runs through a scenic valley with views of the Loferer Steinberge mountains.
Annaberg
A pass on the route from St. Pölten to Mariazell in the Lower Austrian Alps. The Mariazellerbahn narrow-gauge railway follows a parallel route. Popular weekend area for Vienna residents.
Kniebis Pass
Kniebis (Alexanderschanze)
A mountain pass at 971m on the B28 near Freudenstadt, also known as Alexanderschanze. Connects the Rhine plain with the Neckar valley and marks the junction of the B28 and B500 Black Forest High Road.
Zuflucht Pass
Zuflucht
A steep mountain pass at 961m reached via a demanding climb from Oppenau in the Renchtal valley. The 7.9km ascent averages 8.5% gradient with brutally steep sections up to 16%, making it a favourite among cyclists.
Etzel Pass
Etzelpass
Low pass between upper Lake Zurich and the Sihl valley. Historic pilgrimage route to Einsiedeln. Chapel at the summit offers views over Lake Zurich and the Alps.
Pyhrn Pass
Pyhrnpass
Historic route connecting the Kremstal in Upper Austria with the Enns valley in Styria. While the Bosruck tunnel carries motorway traffic, the old pass road through Spital am Pyhrn is a scenic alternative.
Brandenkopf Road
Brandenkopf
A mountain road climbing to the 945m summit of the Brandenkopf, one of the highest peaks in the Central Black Forest. Features hairpin turns on the climb from Oberwolfach and an observation tower at the summit.
Achen Pass
Achenpass
A scenic pass connecting the Tegernsee area in Bavaria with the Achensee in Austria. The road passes through dense forests and offers glimpses of the surrounding Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps.
Vodiška Planina
Vodiška planina
A road above Tržič climbing toward the Karawanks foothills, providing access to mountain pastures and connecting with the Ljubelj pass road. Scenic views of the Karawanks chain from the south.
Stoss Pass
Stoss
Historic pass connecting Appenzell with the Rhine valley. Site of the 1405 Battle of Stoss where the Appenzellers gained independence. Steep road with a memorial chapel.
Kaltenbronn Pass
Kaltenbronn (Schwarzmisspass)
A pass at 933m between the Murg and Enz valleys near Germany's highest intact raised bog. The Hohloh observation tower at 988m offers views over the Northern Black Forest. Accessible from both Gernsbach and Bad Wildbad.
Sattel
Low pass between Schwyz and Zug on the route from Zurich to central Switzerland. Significant through traffic. Near the historic 1315 Battle of Morgarten site.
Col des Roches
Low Jura border pass near Le Locle connecting with France. Notable for the underground mills (Moulins Souterrains) carved into rock at the pass, a unique industrial heritage site.
Ruhestein Pass
Ruhestein
A pass at 915m on the B500 between the Murg and Acher valleys. Home to the Black Forest National Park Centre and gateway to the Lothar Path, an educational trail through an area devastated by Storm Lothar in 1999.
Strmec Pass
Strmec na Predelu
A pass between Bovec and Kobarid in the Soča valley. The road winds through the heart of the Julian Alps along the stunning emerald Soča river, one of Europe's most beautiful rivers.
Col de Tamié
Gentle pass between Albertville and Annecy, home to the Tamié Abbey renowned for its cheese. Pleasant forest ride with the historic Cistercian monastery.
Črnivec Pass
Prelaz Črnivec
An important road connection between the Ljubljana basin and the upper Savinja valley (Gornji Grad). The road crosses the southeastern foothills of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and is a major transit route.
Hinterzarten Pass
Hinterzartener Steige (Höllental)
The climb from the dramatic Höllental (Hell Valley) gorge to the high plateau village of Hinterzarten at 893m. The road through the gorge features the Ravenna waterfall and the famous Hirschsprung (Deer's Leap) rock formation.
Triesenberg Road
Triesenberger Straße
The main road climbing from the Rhine valley floor at Vaduz up to the Walser village of Triesenberg. Offers expansive views across the Rhine valley to the Swiss Alps. The village was settled by Walser colonists in the 13th century.
Ettal Saddle
Ettaler Sattel
A gentle pass connecting Oberammergau with Ettal and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Passes by the famous Ettal Abbey (Kloster Ettal) and provides access to the Ammergau Alps scenic area.
Schwarzbachwacht
A pass road in the Berchtesgaden Alps connecting Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden with the Weißbach area. Offers views toward the Reiter Alpe and the Berchtesgaden National Park.
Podkoren Saddle
Podkoren
A gentle saddle between Kranjska Gora and Rateče, at the triple-border area of Slovenia, Austria, and Italy. The location where the Sava river begins its journey toward the Danube.
Klance Pass
Klance
A mountain road connecting Tolmin in the Soča valley with Most na Soči and the Baška Grapa valley. The road climbs through dense forests on the southern flanks of the Julian Alps.
Kesselberg Pass
Kesselbergstraße
A winding road connecting the Kochelsee with the Walchensee in the Bavarian Alps. Famous among motorcyclists for its tight hairpin bends and as the site of historic hill climb races in the early 20th century.
Hrušica Pass
Hrušica
An ancient Roman road crossing (Ad Pirum) over the Hrušica plateau between the Vipava valley and the Ljubljana basin. Historically one of the most important passes defending the route to Italy.
Col des Rangiers
Jura pass connecting Delémont with Porrentruy in the canton of Jura. Flowing curves popular with motorcyclists. Features the historic Sentinelle des Rangiers monument site.
Ursprung Pass
Ursprungpass
A lesser-known pass on the border between Germany and Austria, connecting Bayrischzell in the Leitzachtal valley with the Inn valley in Austria. A gentle crossing through pleasant alpine terrain.
Schober Pass
Schoberpass
Connects the Mur valley near Leoben with the Palten/Enns valley. One of the lowest alpine passes and an important transit route. The old road is quiet and scenic; most traffic uses the A9 motorway.
Vršatec / Na Skali
Na Skali
A minor pass connecting the Soča valley at Nova Gorica with the Trnovo Forest Plateau. The road climbs through oak and beech forests typical of the transition zone between Mediterranean and continental climate.
Pierre Pertuis
Jura pass with a remarkable natural rock arch through which the Roman road passed. Roman inscription still visible on the rock. Connects Tavannes with Sonceboz.
Mandling Pass
Mandlingpass
A barely noticeable low pass connecting Eben im Pongau (Salzburg) with Schladming (Styria). Marks the continental divide between the Salzach and Enns river systems despite its gentle gradient.
Ricken Pass
Rickenpass
Low pass connecting the Zürichsee region with the Toggenburg valley. Important transit route in eastern Switzerland. The railway uses the Ricken tunnel beneath the pass.
Petrovo Brdo
A pass connecting the Bača valley (Soča tributary system) with the Selca valley (Sava tributary system). Historically an important crossing point between the Adriatic and Danube watersheds.
Lacets de Montvernier
Spectacular series of 18 hairpin bends climbing the cliff face above the Maurienne, reminiscent of the Stelvio. Featured in the Tour de France for its photogenic switchbacks.
Scharling Saddle
Scharlingsattel
Part of the Deutsche Alpenstraße (German Alpine Road), this minor pass connects the Schliersee area with the Leitzachtal valley. A pleasant drive through pre-alpine terrain.
Cerkno Pass
Cerkljanski vrh
A pass connecting Cerkno with the Idrija valley. The area is known for the Franja Partisan Hospital, a secret WWII hospital hidden in a narrow gorge, now a museum and national monument.
Učja Pass
Prelaz Učja
A border crossing between Slovenia and Italy near the confluence of the Učja and Soča rivers. Connects Bovec with Chiusaforte in Italy through the narrow Učja valley with dramatic gorge scenery.
Sylvenstein Bridge Road
Sylvensteinstraße
While not a traditional pass, this scenic alpine road crosses the famous Sylvenstein reservoir bridge and connects the Isar valley with Austria via the Achen Pass. The turquoise lake and surrounding mountains create iconic views.
Oberer Hauenstein
Low Jura pass connecting the Basel region with the Mittelland. Historically one of the most important trade routes. The old road is now a quiet scenic alternative to the tunnel.
Col de Castillon
The penultimate pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes before reaching the Mediterranean at Menton. Marks the junction between the Bévéra valley and the coastal valleys leading to Menton. A gateway between the alpine interior and the Côte d'Azur.
San Boldo Pass
Passo di San Boldo
Remarkable engineering with five tunnels carved through rock, connected by hairpins on a cliff. Built by the Austro-Hungarian army in WWI in 100 days. One-way tunnel traffic.
Godovič Pass
Godovič
A pass road connecting the Idrija mercury mining region with the Ljubljana basin via Logatec. A transit route through the hilly pre-alpine terrain of western Slovenia.
Koppen Pass
Koppenpass
Low pass connecting Obertraun near Hallstatt with Bad Aussee. The road runs alongside the Koppentraun river near the famous Dachstein ice caves and the UNESCO Hallstatt-Dachstein region.
Strub Pass
Strubpass / Pass Strub
Low pass connecting St. Johann in Tirol with Lofer in Salzburg. Follows the Strub valley along the Saalach river. A gentle, scenic route beneath the Loferer and Leoganger Steinberge.
Cerovo Pass
Gornje Cerovo
A pass crossing the Brkini hills in southwestern Slovenia, connecting the Pivka basin with the Reka river valley toward the coast. A lesser-known route through the flysch hills of the Slovenian sub-Mediterranean.
Hirzel
Low pass on the main road between Zürich and Zug/Schwyz. One of the most heavily trafficked passes in Switzerland. Historically important transit route.
Medvodje Pass
Jevnica / Pasja Ravan
A minor pass in the pre-alpine hills west of Ljubljana, connecting the Polhov Gradec area with the Sora valley. Passes through mixed forest and small villages typical of the Slovenian pre-alpine landscape.
Trebija Pass
Trebija
A gentle pass through the Škofja Loka hills connecting Škofja Loka with Žiri and onward to Idrija. Passes through traditional Slovenian countryside with farms, forests, and small villages.
Podnanos Pass
Podnanos / Rebrnice
An old road pass ascending from the Vipava valley across the western edge of the Nanos plateau. Features the Rebrnice hairpins, a series of tight bends climbing the limestone escarpment. Subject to fierce Bora winds.
Trojane Pass
Trojane
A well-known pass on the old main road between Ljubljana and Celje/Maribor, famous for its roadside doughnut shop (krofi). The pass is now largely bypassed by the motorway tunnel but the old road remains scenic.
Gabrk Pass
Gabrk
An important road crossing between the Vipava valley lowlands and the Karst plateau toward Trieste/Sežana. The road climbs through typical Karst landscape with terra rossa soil and Mediterranean vegetation.
Bača pri Modreju Pass
Bača pri Modreju
A pass on the road from Most na Soči to Cerkno through the Bača valley. Part of the WWI Isonzo/Soča front supply routes, this road follows the picturesque Bača stream through a narrow forested valley.
Razdrto Pass
Razdrto
A wind-swept pass between the Nanos plateau and the Hrušica plateau, connecting the Vipava valley with the Ljubljana basin. Known for extremely strong Bora winds that can be dangerous to traffic.
Stara Fužina - Savica
Stara Fužina
A scenic road along Lake Bohinj to the Savica waterfall trailhead, passing through Triglav National Park. While not a high pass, this is one of Slovenia's most famous alpine drives along the largest permanent lake.
Monte Ceneri Pass
Passo del Monte Ceneri
Connects upper Ticino (Bellinzona) with lower Ticino (Lugano). Low but historically important pass. Now largely bypassed by the Monte Ceneri Base Tunnel opened in 2020.
Pass Lueg
The narrow gorge of the Salzach river between Golling and Werfen. A historically strategic narrows that controlled access to the inner Salzburg Alps. The modern road includes tunnels through the gorge.
Šentjur Pass / Klanec
Klanec pri Kozini
The old road from the coast (Koper/Trieste) climbing up to the Karst plateau. Known for tight hairpins ascending the steep limestone escarpment separating the Mediterranean coastal strip from the inland plateau.
Col d'Èze
A legendary pass between Nice and Monaco, famous as the decisive time trial finish of the Paris-Nice cycling race from 1969 to 1995. Offers stunning views over the Côte d'Azur coastline.