Switzerland
Oberalp Pass usually opens mid may and shuts early november. Those dates move with the snow every single year, so a late spring can hold the opening back by two or three weeks and an early autumn storm can close it without warning.
The pass road runs Andermatt to Disentis in Uri and Graubunden, Switzerland, 13.7 miles that take about 33 min if you drive it properly rather than chase it. We score it 8.2 out of 10 for driving and 8.7 out of 10 for scenery.
Links Andermatt to the Grisons alongside the Glacier Express railway, and reopens comparatively early.
Summit
2044 m
Typically opens
Mid May
Typically closes
Early November
Country
Switzerland
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Opening dates reflect the long term pattern of the pass, not a single season. Always check on the day. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 17 April 2026
The drive
A high, wide open pass paralleling the scenic Glacier Express rail line.
Hotels
Tracing the road between your start and finish
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Common questions
Oberalp Pass typically opens mid may and closes early november. Treat that as a planning window rather than a promise, because the snow decides the date.
The summit sits at 2044 metres in Switzerland.
About 33 min for the 13.7 miles between Andermatt and Disentis, without stops. Allow twice that if you want photographs and a coffee at the top.
We rate it 8.2 out of 10 for driving and 8.7 out of 10 for scenery, which puts it among the roads worth building a trip around.