Furkapass from Gletsch
Piedmont, switzerland
10.3km 669m 6.5%
2Cat 2 Furkastrasse
Furkapass from Gletsch
Piedmont, switzerland
The Furkastrasse rises 10.3km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 669m to 2,428m. Averaging 6.5%, the road kicks to 10.4% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 10 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 86% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
- The crux hits between km 6 and km 7 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.4%.
- 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
10.3km
Avg Gradient
6.5%
Max Gradient
10.4%
Elevation Gain
669m
Summit
2,428m
Wall Rating
4.6
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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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