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Furka Pass

Switzerland, Swiss Alps

Furka Pass

Distance

32 km

Time

55m

Driving score

9.5

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Why drive it

Swiss road engineering at its most quietly superior: perfect surface, perfect sightlines, guardrails that never spoil the view.

Pair it with Grimsel and Susten for the finest three-hour loop in Europe.

Difficulty
Moderate
Road width
Wide, immaculately maintained
Surface
Flawless
Best direction
Gletsch → Andermatt
Best time of day
Early morning
Best season
June to October
Elevation
2,429 m
Community rating
4.9 / 5

Proprietary scoring

The numbers

Driving enjoyment9.5
Scenery9.4
Road quality9.6
Traffic (higher is quieter)7.5
Grand touring9.0
Sports car9.6
Classic car9.1
Convertible9.7

The journey

Route highlights

  1. Start

    Gletsch

    Glacier hotel, thin cold air

  2. Photo Spot

    Belvédère

    The Bond hairpin

  3. Mountain Pass

    Furka Summit

    2,429 m

  4. Finish

    Andermatt

    Driver's basecamp

Where to stay

Stay along this drive

The Chedi AndermattLuxury

The Chedi Andermatt

Andermatt, Switzerland

Arguably the finest driver's basecamp in Europe: Furka, Susten, Gotthard and Oberalp all within twenty minutes.

Driver Hotel Score

9.7

From route

0.1 km

£££££

  • Secure parking, covered
  • EV charging on site
  • Suitable for low cars
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Grand Hotel AmpezzoLuxury

Grand Hotel Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Underground garage with valet, and a first-light departure straight onto the Falzarego ramp before the coaches wake.

Driver Hotel Score

9.4

From route

0.4 km

£££££

  • Secure parking, covered
  • EV charging on site
  • Suitable for low cars
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