📍 Mountain Pass📸 Tourist Attraction

Gotthard Pass

Airolo, Switzerland

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Overview

High mountain pass in Switzerland. It lies high in the Swiss Alps, reached by mountain railway or cable car and best attempted between late June and September.

Why visit: Hairpin crossings like the Furka, Grimsel and Susten — the classic Swiss road-trip set pieces.

Things to do

›Drive or ride the hairpins
›Stop at the summit for the view and the pass sign
›Walk a short trail from the top
›Check the pass is open before setting out

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Travel Information

Best time

Late June – early October (most passes shut under winter snow)

Weather

High alpine weather — mild, bright summer days (8–20°C on the heights) and deep cold and snow from November into spring; conditions turn within the hour, so check the mountain forecast before going up.

Entry fee

Free; some tunnels and car-trains are charged

Hours

Daylight driving advised; closed in winter

Est. budget

₹2,000 – ₹6,000 for the day

Duration

Half day

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