Alpine Passes · Nufenen
Nufenen Pass: Airolo to Ulrichen.
Cross the Nufenen Pass from Airolo to Ulrichen, with a stop near the summit for a view of the Gries Glacier.
About this drive
Drive the Nufenen Pass from Airolo to Ulrichen in this 4K Swiss Alps scenic drive, crossing from Ticino to Valais via the Val Bedretto. Follow the Passo della Novena through Alpine villages, mountain bends and wide valley views.
The route climbs from Airolo through the Bedretto Valley to the Nufenenpass, then descends towards Ulrichen in the Goms region of Upper Valais. Near the pass, a brief viewpoint stop reveals the Gries Glacier (Griesgletscher) in the distance.
Enjoy the changing landscapes of this Swiss mountain road: green slopes and Alpine chalets on the ascent, rocky high-mountain scenery near the summit, and the open valley on the descent into Wallis. A scenic driving tour for anyone planning a Switzerland road trip or exploring the Alpine passes from home.
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Airolo → Nufenen Pass → Ulrichen
A Airolo → B Ulrichen. The line approximates the filmed drive. Where GPS reception dropped, the route is estimated.
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