Bernina Pass
Berninapass / Pass dal Bernina
Switzerland · Graubünden
2,328m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,328m
- Route length
- 33 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 9
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round (weather permitting)
Route & Map
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Route
SPontresina
33 km · max 12%
▲Bernina Pass (2,328m)
Descent
EPoschiavo
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑549m gain
↓1,339m loss
1,808m → 2,334m → 1,018m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
9
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›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
- 46.4108°N, 10.0264°E
- Start (Pontresina)
- 46.4953°N, 9.9008°E
- End (Poschiavo)
- 46.3253°N, 10.0575°E
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