Umbrail Pass
Pass dal Umbrail
Switzerland · Graubünden
2,501m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,501m
- Route length
- 13 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 32
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SSanta Maria Val Müstair
13 km · max 14%
▲Umbrail Pass (2,501m)
Descent
EStelvio Pass Junction
The highest paved road in Switzerland at 2,501m, connecting Val Müstair with the Stelvio Pass road on the Italian border. A hidden gem with 35 hairpin turns, far less trafficked than the nearby Stelvio. Fully asphalted since 2015.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,269m gain
↓80m loss
1,368m → 2,557m → 2,557m
Difficulty
Demanding
4/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
32
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.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.5431°N, 10.4339°E
- Start (Santa Maria Val Müstair)
- 46.6020°N, 10.4250°E
- End (Stelvio Pass Junction)
- 46.5335°N, 10.4378°E
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Image: Wladyslaw Sojka / CC BY-SA 3.0