The highest alpine road passes
Roads over two thousand meters above sea level
Unforgettable rides through the highest alpine road passes offer a spectacular view of mountain giants, glaciers and beautiful lakes. These passes are Europe's biggest challenge for any serious cyclist. Interesting trips are also for tourists, as most of these passes provide high starting points for various beautiful hikes. These roads are also ideal for motorcycle lovers with their endless curves.
Col de l´Iseran
The highest road pass of the Alps
The Col de l'Iseran (2770 meters above sea level) on the eastern edge of the Vanoise National Park is the… continue reading
Passo dello Stelvio
Pass with 48 switchbacks
The Passo dello Stelvio / Stilfserjoch (2,758 meters above sea level) is definitely one of the most legendary… continue reading
Col Agnel
Border crossing point between France and Italy
In Queryas National Park, the climb begins to one of the highest road passes in Europe – Col Agnel (2744… continue reading
Passo Gavia
Mountain pass in the shade of Stelvio
Passo Gavia (2,652 meters above sea level) is one of the highest road passes in the Alps, but it is still… continue reading
Col du Galibier
The most famous pass on the Tour de France
At the northern end of the Ecrins National Park is the legendary Pass de France – Col du Galibier (2,645… continue reading
Timmelsjoch pass
Passo Rombo
Timmelsjoch (2 509m) is the highest road pass in Austria / some sources also indicate a height only (2 474m… continue reading
Hochtor / Grossglockner
The most famous road in Austria
The Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse, or Grossglockner High Alpine Road in High Taurus, is the most famous… continue reading
Umbrail Pass
Pass under Stelvio
Umbrail Pass (2,501 m asl) with its altitude is one of the highest road alpine passes. Nevertheless, it is in… continue reading
Nufenen Pass
The second highest Swiss road pass
Just a short distance from the Italian border is located the second highest Swiss Nufenen Pass (2,478 meters… continue reading
The Great St. Bernard Pass
Famous Bernardin Pass
One of the most beautiful and even the highest alpine road passes is the Great St. Bernard Pass (2,473m asl).… continue reading
Col du Granon
Pass by the military area
Col du Granon (2,413 meters above sea level) is a lesser known pass in the Savoy Alps. Even so, the famous… continue reading
Flüela Pass
Pass with four lakes
The Flüela Pass (2,383 meters above sea level) is located in the canton of Graubünden. The road leading… continue reading
Col d´Izoard
Pass in the "Tibetan" landscape
The Col d'Izoard (2,360 m) is one of the legendary climbs on the Tour de France. In addition, the surrounding… continue reading
Bernina Pass
Pass near four thousand mountain
There´s a famous swiss railway Bernina Express over the top of this climb between Chur and Tirano and it is… continue reading
Forcola di Livigno
Gate to the duty free zone
The Forcola di Livigno Pass (2315 meters above sea level) is the border pass between Switzerland and the… continue reading
Albula Pass
The picturesque pass
As you climb the Albula Pass (2,315 meters above sea level), you will be able to see several times the… continue reading
Julier Pass
Pass with lake
Julier Pass (2,284m above sea level) connects the canton of Graubünden and the Engadine valley. It is located… continue reading
Col du Sanetsch
Little known pass over Sion
Col du Sanetsch (2,242 meters above sea level) is one of the less known Swiss „two thousanders“ road pass.… continue reading
Passo Sella
The most beautiful pass in the Dolomites
Passo Sella (2 240m above sea level) is one of the most beautiful dolomite passes. It lies between two… continue reading
Passo Pordoi
The starting point for Piz Boe
Passo Pordoi (2 239m above sea level) is renowned for its legendary Giro d'Italia climb at Sella massif and… continue reading
Passo Giau
Pass under the beautiful rock tower
Passo Giau (2,236 meters above sea level) belongs to the most beautiful dolomite passes. It is the ideal… continue reading
Passo di Valparola
Pass associated with the First World War
Passo di Valparola Pass (2 192 m above sea level) in the Dolomites is interesting by the height of the Tre… continue reading
Little Saint Bernard Pass
The pass through which Hanibal went
Little Saint Bernard Pass (2188m asl) / Col du Petit St. Bernard / is located on the border between Italy and… continue reading
Colle delle Finestre
Ascent from Valled di Susa
The Colle delle Finestre (2,178 meters above sea level) is a lesser known pass, probably because the last few… continue reading
Grimsel Pass
Warm up for Furka Pass
Grimsel Pass (2,164 meters above sea level) is renowned for its stunning south-facing views of the ascending… continue reading
Offenpass
Pass dal Fuorn
The Offenpass (2,149 meters above sea level) connects Zernez in the Engadine valley with Val Müstair. It is… continue reading
Passo Gardena
A beautiful pass at the Sella massif
Passo Gardena (2,135 m above sea level) / Grödner joch / is located on the northern end of the Sella Massif… continue reading
Splügen Pass
Passo dello Spluga
Border pass betwwen Switzerland and Italy with lots of harpin bends and tunnels continue reading
Gotthard Pass
The Gotthard Pass (2,106 meters above sea level) is one of the most important Swiss passes. It connects the… continue reading
Passo di Falzarego
Interesting starting point for hikers
The main tourist attraction of Passo di Falzarego Pass (2,105 m above sea level) is the funicular to Piccolo… continue reading
Passo Giovo
Jaufenpass
Passo Giovo (2,094 meters above sea level) is the northernmost Italian two thousander road pass, located only… continue reading
Col de la Croix de Fer
A popular pass on the Tour de France
The crossing of the Col de la Croix de Fer (2,067 meters above sea level) – the Iron Cross Pass – very often… continue reading
San Bernardino Pass
Pass with a beautiful lake
The San Bernardino Pass (2,066 meters above sea level) is located directly on a mountain lake. It is located… continue reading
Col du Lautaret
Pass below the pass
The Lauteret Pass (2,058 meters above sea level) in the Savoy Alps, open all year round, is located on the… continue reading
Passo Fedaia
Pass directly under the Marmolada
Directly below the mountain queen of Dolomites – Marmolada is known Fedaia Pass (2,057m asl). A little… continue reading
Staller Sattel
Traffic-controlled pass
The Staller Sattel (2,052 meters above sea level) is interesting because, thanks to its narrow road, it is… continue reading
Oberalp Pass
Pass with railway track
The Oberalp Pass (2,046 meters above sea level) is one of the lowest alpine two-thousand-meter high passes,… continue reading
Passo del Manghen
Pass south of the Dolomites
Passo del Manghen (2,042 meters above sea level) is a less known road pass in Trentino, Italy, connecting the… continue reading
Passo Valles
Starting point at Col Margherita
Passo Vales (2,032 meters above sea level) located in a wide grassy pass is the starting point for the… continue reading
Simplon Pass
Ancient connection of Switzerland with Italy
The Simplon Pass (2,005 meters above sea level) is one of the lowest alpine 2,000 road passes. Not far from… continue reading
Col de la Madeleine
Pass at the ski resort
Col de la Madeleine (2,000 meters above sea level) sometimes has a height (1,993 meters above sea level), so… continue reading
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