Valais · Switzerland
Furka Pass
19Obergoms to Realp
A high Swiss pass of Bond-film fame above the Rhône glacier.
The Furka Pass at 2,429 m links Gletsch and Realp, a sweeping high Swiss road past the Rhône Glacier, famous from the James Bond film Goldfinger. Open hairpins and big views; mind the post buses, the gradient, and weather that turns quickly at altitude.
Bond drove it in Goldfinger, and the Rhône glacier still stops you in your tracks. Pure theatre.
Why we picked it
Scenery
Mountain
Best seasons
SummerAutumn
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Where it runs10.8 mi · point to point
ObergomsStart · Valais
RealpEnd · Valais
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Character
Corners42bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient11%≈ 1-in-9
Hairpins10tight bends
Climb574 mtotal ascent
Summit2,444.6 mhighest point of the line · 8,020 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 6Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,787 – 2,444.6 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- FurkapassViewpoint5.1 mi in
- James Bond StrasseLandmark11 mi in
Hazards
- Postbuses on tight bends
- Altitude weather
- Closed in winter
Is Furka Pass open? Typical season and live summit weather ›
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Driving the Furka Pass: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Furka Pass?
Furka Pass runs 10.8 miles (17 km) and takes about 24 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Furka Pass to drive?
We rate it demanding: 42 corners including 10 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 11%, and a tightness of 7 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Furka Pass?
Summer and Autumn are best. The road closes seasonally over winter; check it has reopened before setting out.
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