The Furka pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.431 m (7,976ft) above the sea level, located in one of the snowiest regions in Switzerland. It’s one of the world’s most iconic, exhilarating and exciting drives, through the Swiss Alps. The pass was immortalised by the Aston DB5 / Ford Mustang car chase in James Bond’s Goldfinger. It’s one of the highest mountain passes of the Alps.
The pass links the Ursern valley in the canton of Uri with the municipality of Goms in the canton of Valais. It’s the fourth highest paved mountain pass in the country, and the road over the pass was built in 1867. Countless tourists are attracted by the unique mountain panorama, the Rhone Glacier with its ice grotto, the attractive options for hiking, climbing and skiing tours, as well as the reopened steam railway.
How many kilometres is it / How long does it take to ride it?
31 km between Gletsch (VS) and Andermatt (UR) Duration depends on traffic, which can get quite busy over summer. Are there any accommodation or camping options along the way? Be specific and mention towns.
Lots of accommodation options in villages on either side of the pass., including; Gletch, Andermatt, Hospental. Interesting sights on the route?
Check out the Rhone Glacier. Can park up and walk to the glacier from the road. What is the best time of year to travel the route?
Any time other than winter or when severe weather is predicted. Is the route ever closed over winter?
The pass is closed in winters, but with such a high summit altitude the road can be closed anytime due to snowfalls. Where are people able to get fuel when they are riding the route? Be specific and mention towns.
Fuel is easily accessible and not an issue. Many towns close by including; Gletch, Andermatt, Hospental
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