View of the Tremola Road – Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass loop from Airolo

View of the Tremola Road – Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass loop from Airolo

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View of the Tremola Road – Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass loop from Airolo

05:18

74.5km

2,330m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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After 12.6 km for 21.7 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 51.8 km for 212 m

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After 59.1 km for 234 m

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After 59.4 km for 9.14 km

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.4 km

Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena

Mountain Pass

51.4 km

View of Airolo

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Beautiful view of Airolo, offering a short break from the cobblestones before continuing over asphalt into the village. But beware: there are short, hard cobblestone sections in between that are very uneven.

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55.6 km

First tight hairpin bends of the Tremola

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The famous Tremola, with its 24 switchbacks, is a must for every road cyclist. With good basic training, a few meters of climbing under your belt, and gears suitable for mountain climbing, it's also doable for mere mortals. Yes, you do have to mentally prepare yourself for a good hour of uphill riding at an average speed of 10 km/h (or faster, depending on your fitness). But the suffering is definitely worth it. Once you've made it through the lower half, it just keeps getting better. You'll be greeted by the beautiful, slightly less steep switchbacks, and you'll see what lies ahead. It's a wonderful sight. Smile and ride on!

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56.1 km

View of the Tremola Road

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The cobblestone makes it a bit difficult to climb. Nevertheless, a nice tour!

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57.2 km

View of the Tremola Cobblestone Road towards Gotthard Pass

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One of the most legendary passes in Switzerland! The ascent over the cobblestones is tough, but every racing cyclist should take time to get to the pass. The descent towards Andermatt is really long and, if there are not construction sites, lots of fun. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of cars on the road here.

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57.9 km

Tremola Road Hairpin Bends

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After many hairpin bends on the old pass road, you quickly reach the destination, the Gotthard Pass. Rough cobblestones, so lower your tire pressure!

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58.0 km

Tremola from Gotthard Pass to Airolo

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The descent from the Gotthard Pass is significantly slower than, for example, from San Bernardino, Oberalp Pass, or Maloja Pass due to the cobblestones. However, it is a culturally significant route steeped in history. 😎

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59.2 km

Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass

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The Gotthard pass is located at an altitude of 2,106 meters and connects the canton of Ticino in Italian Switzerland with the canton of Uri in German-speaking Switzerland. Historically the San Gottardo pass was important for pilgrims who wanted to reach Rome: this, in fact, was one of the quickest passages to cross the Alps. At the summit there is the Piazza lake and the San Gottardo hospice, founded in 1237 .

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59.2 km

San Gottardo Pass

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Eagle Monument, Passo del S. Gottardo
A monument with two eagles stands on the Gotthard Pass. It is dedicated to Adrien Guex, a pilot from Vaud who crashed in 1928 "in the service of his country," and to all pilots who died serving their homeland – Switzerland.
Contact: Kees van Tilburg, Kostverlorenweg 15, 1183TM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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74.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.4 km

9.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.6 km

7.32 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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June 19, 2025,Airolo (Luftseilbahn) - Nufenenpass - Airolo

As the highest Alpine pass in Switzerland, the Nufenen Pass takes cyclists to an impressive elevation of 2,478 meters. With its steep climbs and thin air, this pass challenges even the most experienced athletes. However, the view from the summit, which offers sweeping vistas over the surrounding high mountains, is a reward worth every drop of sweat. The route traverses …

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