Furka Pass
Furkapass
Switzerland · Uri / Valais
2,429m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,429m
- Route length
- 25.5 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 21
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SAndermatt
25.5 km · max 11%
▲Furka Pass (2,429m)
Descent
EGletsch
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.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,119m gain
↓798m loss
1,437m → 2,468m → 1,758m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
21
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
- 46.5728°N, 8.4147°E
- Start (Andermatt)
- 46.6361°N, 8.5936°E
- End (Gletsch)
- 46.5600°N, 8.3575°E
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Image: Celesta at Dutch Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0