Simplon-Kulm side road
Simplonpass Alte Strasse
Switzerland · Valais
2,005m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,005m
- Route length
- 8 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 1
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SSimplon Dorf
8 km · max 10%
▲Simplon-Kulm side road (2,005m)
Descent
EGabi
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑824m gain
↓352m loss
1,456m → 2,092m → 1,928m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
1
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.2508°N, 8.0347°E
- Start (Simplon Dorf)
- 46.1967°N, 8.0567°E
- End (Gabi)
- 46.2356°N, 8.0600°E
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Image: Jacobus Josephus Eeckhout / Public domain