Col du Sanetsch
Sanetschpass
Switzerland · Valais
2,252m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,252m
- Route length
- 26 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 19
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SSion
26 km · max 13%
▲Col du Sanetsch (2,252m)
Descent
ESanetsch Dam
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,975m gain
↓431m loss
541m → 2,250m → 2,085m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
19
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.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.3556°N, 7.2917°E
- Start (Sion)
- 46.2333°N, 7.3500°E
- End (Sanetsch Dam)
- 46.3556°N, 7.2917°E
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