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Anticipated Opening Dates for Swiss Auto Roads Through Alpine Passes This Spring

Winter closure ends; Swiss Alps passes set to reopen for car traffic, subject to weather conditions within upcoming weeks.

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Anticipated Opening Dates for Swiss Auto Roads Through Alpine Passes This Spring

Rolling up the mountain landscape of Switzerland, you'll find the winter hibernation of some passable routes a necessary precaution. Here's a lowdown on some key passes that shutter for the winter season and the expected reopening dates:

Closed Mountain Passes and Anticipated Reopenings

  • Oberalp Pass: This trail zigzags at an elevation of 2,044 metres and resumes activity in late April. Even with remnants of snow on the ground, it's been reopened as early as April 25, 2025[1].
  • Gotthard Pass: Nestled at 2,106 metres above sea level, it's usually shutdown for winter and reopens its gates in mid-May[1].
  • Klausen Pass: This 1,948-metre-high pass between Uri and Glaris swings open for traffic in mid-May as well[1].
  • Furka Pass: Connecting Uri with Valais, it's a snowy sojourn until the end of May[1].
  • Susten Pass: Between Uri and Bern, this 2,260-metre pass reopens by the end of June[1].

Of course, not every route in Switzerland gets the cold shoulder over winter. They remain open throughout the year, including the Simplon connecting Valais and Italy, the Flüela in Graubünden, the Julier, also in Graubünden, and the Brünig, which links Bern with Obwalden[1]. Yet, winter demands due caution as snow tyres and chains become mandatory for all vehicles[4].

Be mindful that treacherous winter weather might cause accidental road closures. Curious about the weather and driving conditions on all Swiss mountain roads? Your one-stop info hub can be found here.

Additional Info Bits

  • Due to recent snowstorms, the Simplon Pass remains inaccessible[2][5].
  • The Grand St. Bernard Pass got a dash of winter chaos with avalanche damage to the Toules tunnel that has yet to announce a reopening date[3].

These snowy shuts are routine but can shift year by year depending on the weather. Always double-check the latest updates before embarking on your winter adventure.

  1. The Oberalp Pass, situated at an elevation of 2,044 metres, is set to reopen in late April, possibly as early as April 25, 2025.
  2. The Gotthard Pass, located at 2,106 metres above sea level, typically reopens in mid-May.
  3. The Klausen Pass, a pass between Uri and Glaris that stands at 1,948 metres high, also reopens in mid-May.
  4. Travelers planning a trip through Furka Pass, connecting Uri with Valais, may need to wait until the end of May before it reopens for travel.
Set to resume operation after a winter break, automobile travel on Swiss Alps' passes will reportedly commence in the coming weeks, assuming favorable weather conditions.

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