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Maloja Pass

Maloja Pass

Malojapass / Pass dal Malögia

Switzerland · Graubünden

1,815m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,815m
Route length
15 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
12
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SSilvaplana
15 km · max 12%
Maloja Pass (1,815m)
Descent
ECasaccia
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Unique asymmetric pass: south side drops steeply through dramatic hairpins while the Engadin side has virtually no ascent. Connects the Engadin with Val Bregaglia. Open year-round.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,460m1,567m1,673m1,780m1,886m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,886m
495m gain
833m loss
1,807m → 1,886m → 1,469m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

12

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.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
46.3997°N, 9.6953°E
Start (Silvaplana)
46.4569°N, 9.7950°E
End (Casaccia)
46.3833°N, 9.6483°E
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