San Bernardino Pass, Graubünden

Roads · Mountain pass · Switzerland

San Bernardino Pass

A quieter old-pass alternative to the tunnel, with open Alpine bends.
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Length30 miles48 km
Driving timeAbout 1 hr 10 minwithout stops
OpenJun to Octusually
RoadTwo-lanequiet
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

A good way to get from Switzerland into Italy without the motorway.

Which way round

Either way; the tunnel takes the traffic, so the old road stays quiet.

When it’s open

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

The route

  1. Splügen
  2. summit
  3. Mesocco

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