Gotthard Pass
Gotthardpass
Switzerland · Uri / Ticino
2,106m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,106m
- Route length
- 26 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 34
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good (cobblestone on Tremola)
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SAndermatt
26 km · max 10%
▲Gotthard Pass (2,106m)
Descent
EAirolo
One of the most important north-south Alpine routes, connecting German-speaking Switzerland with Ticino. The historic Tremola cobblestone road features 24 hairpin bends on the south side.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑724m gain
↓987m loss
1,437m → 2,124m → 1,174m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
34
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
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
- 46.5558°N, 8.5614°E
- Start (Andermatt)
- 46.6361°N, 8.5936°E
- End (Airolo)
- 46.5283°N, 8.6119°E
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