Furkapass
Piedmont, switzerland
16.5km 1060m 6.4%
1Cat 1 Furkastrasse
Furkapass
Piedmont, switzerland
The Furkastrasse rises 16.5km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,060m to 2,428m. Averaging 6.4%, the road kicks to 10.3% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 16 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,428m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Piedmont, Switzerland.
- The 8th climb in Switzerland by summit elevation.
- Longer than 95% of climbs in Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 94% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
- 16 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
16.5km
Avg Gradient
6.4%
Max Gradient
10.3%
Elevation Gain
1060m
Summit
2,428m
Wall Rating
5.5
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What things cost
Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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