Route library · Central Alps, Switzerland · Italy

Swiss Alps: seven passes to Lake Como

Andermatt’s famous loops (Furka, Grimsel, Susten, the cobbled Tremola and the Nufenen), then the Albula and the Bernina down to Lake Como.

4 days · 3 nights · starts in Andermatt, finishes in Cernobbio

Best months: Jun to Oct, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.

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DAY 1

Andermatt to Andermatt

The classic three-pass loop: Furka, Grimsel and Susten.

Passes and roads: Furka Pass · Grimsel Pass · Susten Pass

DAY 2

Andermatt to Andermatt

Down the cobbled Tremola to Airolo, over the Nufenen and back over the Furka.

Passes and roads: Tremola San Gottardo · Nufenen Pass · Furka Pass

DAY 3

Andermatt to St. Moritz

Over the Oberalp to the Rhine valley, then the Albula into the Engadine.

Passes and roads: Albula Pass

DAY 4

St. Moritz to Cernobbio

Over the Bernina to Tirano, then down the Valtellina to Lake Como.

Passes and roads: Bernina Pass

Before you go

Check each pass is open on the day, and read our travel advice for the rules and kit where you’re going. More routes