What is the most beautiful pass in the Alps?

We hope the list helps you navigate this spectacular corner of the world next time you're lucky enough to ride there.
  • Grimsel Pass, Switzerland. ...
  • Furka Pass, Switzerland. ...
  • Susten Pass, Switzerland. ...
  • Splügen Pass, Switzerland/Italy. ...
  • Col de Tende. ...
  • Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria. ...
  • Maloja Pass, Switzerland.




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The road that traverses the Great St Bernard Pass is a marvel of engineering and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Great St Bernard Pass offers stunning alpine scenery and an abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing.

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Best of the Alps
  • Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France. Everything about Chamonix is impressive. ...
  • Davos, Switzerland. ...
  • Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. ...
  • Grindelwald, Switzerland. ...
  • Kitzbühel, Austria. ...
  • Lech-Zürs, Austria. ...
  • Megève, France. ...
  • Seefeld, Austria.


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Furka Pass Open since 1867, the road connects Realp in the canton of Uri with Goms in Upper Valais. The pass is well-known to fans of cinema as it was the location for one of James Bond's famous car chases in Goldfinger.

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The most famous mountains and mountain groups in the Alps include Mont Blanc (4,810 m) in France and the Doufourspitze (4,634 m) and the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Switzerland. In addition, the Ortler (3,905 m) and the Dolomites (up to 3,343 m) in Italy as well as the Zugspitze (2,962 m) in Germany.

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France tends to have bigger resorts than the Swiss Alps, so if you're a more advanced skier, who's keen to wake up for first lifts and ski until the last – France may be a better option.

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