The European Alps provide some of the most spectacular driving routes in the world.
Furka Pass
Located in Switzerland, the Furka Pass offers dramatic alpine landscapes and legendary switchback curves.
Stelvio Pass
One of the most famous mountain roads in the world with more than forty hairpin turns climbing through the Italian Alps.
Grossglockner
High Alpine Road
Austria’s famous alpine route through the Hohe Tauern National Park offering breathtaking mountain scenery.
Dolomites Passes
The Dolomites feature spectacular routes such as Passo Pordoi and Passo Gardena surrounded by dramatic rock formations.
Bavarian Alps
Southern Germany offers flowing alpine roads around Tegernsee, Walchensee and the Zugspitze region.
Swiss Alpine Passes
Switzerland is home to legendary passes such as Furka, Grimsel and Susten Pass. These roads combine precise engineering with dramatic alpine scenery.
Dolomites Scenic Roads
The Dolomites in northern Italy offer technical mountain passes surrounded by dramatic rock formations and alpine landscapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Several alpine routes are widely considered among the best driving roads in Europe. The Stelvio Pass in Italy, the Furka Pass in Switzerland, and the Route des Grandes Alpes in France are particularly famous for their spectacular scenery and technical driving sections.
Most alpine passes are open between May or June and October, depending on snow conditions and weather.
Yes. Many alpine roads have excellent road surfaces and well-engineered curves, making them popular among sports car drivers.
The Stelvio Pass is often considered the most famous alpine driving road because of its 48 hairpin bends and dramatic scenery.
One of the highest paved roads in Europe is the Stelvio Pass, reaching an altitude of 2,757 metres.
The best time to drive alpine roads is typically June to September, when weather conditions are stable and most passes are open.