Oberalp Pass, Central Alps

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Oberalp Pass

The 2,044 m link from Andermatt to Disentis, joining the Gotthard passes to Graubünden.
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Length23 miles37 km
Driving timeAbout 55 minwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadTwo-lanebusy in summer
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Closed in winter: it usually opens from mid-April and closes by early December at the latest, depending on snow.

Which way round

Either way; from Andermatt it runs straight on to the Graubünden passes.

When it’s open

Usually open May to Nov. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Andermatt
  2. summit
  3. Disentis

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