Bernina Pass, Graubünden

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Bernina Pass

Pontresina to Tirano, open all year: glaciers at the top, then the long drop through the Poschiavo valley into Italy.
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Length35 miles56 km
Driving timeAbout 1 hr 25 minwithout stops
OpenAll yearusually
RoadTwo-lanemoderate
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Open all year, though chains can be needed in winter. Pair it with the Albula for a proper Graubünden day.

Which way round

North to south, Pontresina down to Tirano, for the glaciers and the long drop into Italy.

When it’s open

Normally open all year, though snow can close it for a day or two.

The route

  1. Pontresina
  2. Ospizio Bernina
  3. Tirano

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