Nufenen Pass
Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena
Switzerland · Valais / Ticino
2,478m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,478m
- Route length
- 38 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 22
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SUlrichen
38 km · max 13%
▲Nufenen Pass (2,478m)
Descent
EAirolo
The highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2,478 m. Connects upper Valais (Obergoms) with Val Bedretto in Ticino. Wild, remote, and minimal development at the summit.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,192m gain
↓1,366m loss
1,348m → 2,487m → 1,174m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
22
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
- 46.4772°N, 8.3864°E
- Start (Ulrichen)
- 46.5069°N, 8.3069°E
- End (Airolo)
- 46.5283°N, 8.6119°E
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