Albula Pass
Albulapass / Pass d'Alvra
Switzerland · Graubünden
2,312m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,312m
- Route length
- 36 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 17
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
STiefencastel
36 km · max 12%
▲Albula Pass (2,312m)
Descent
ELa Punt-Chamues-ch
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,841m gain
↓859m loss
863m → 2,314m → 1,845m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
17
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.5792°N, 9.8433°E
- Start (Tiefencastel)
- 46.6597°N, 9.5794°E
- End (La Punt-Chamues-ch)
- 46.5781°N, 9.9564°E
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