Swiss Alps #3 - St. Gotthard Pass
After a glorious nights sleep, our intrepid explorers awake... to a very damp and dreary looking Switzerland. But fear not, for a few hours later, a gap appears in the weather and riding suddenly appears back on the menu as Smokey and Andy charge out to tackle the many sides of the St Gotthard Pass!
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Motorbike ride in the Gotthard Pass (Airolo, CH - Hospental, CH)
Motorbike ride in cobblestone mountain pass northbound from Airolo to Hospental in Switzerland.
St Gotthard Pass - Airolo to San Gottardo
A great route up the old cobbled pass. Although the new pass is smoother, wider and quicker it lacks the character of the old pass. Interesting to see in places where the new pass just seems to 'hang' out!
Driving over the Gotthardpass Switzerland | CAMERA OUTSIDE
Vamorgen heb ik de Gotthardpas gepasseerd. Wil jij meer van deze rotzooi zien? Abonneer dan even!
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Driving over the Gotthardpass / Switzerland/ ALPS/ 2'106m.a.s.l/ 06.2013/ FullHD
2'106m above sea level.
[FHD60p] CabView : SBB Re4/4, Switzerland Vol.1 Climbing Gotthard-pass
SBB Re4/4 Electric Locomotive Cab-Viewing [ Thanks to trainfart & Swiss Federal Railways]
IR2332 [ Locarno - Basel SBB]
0:20 Locarno 15：47
10:50 Cadenazzo 15：57 -59
22:40 Bellinzona 16：05 -06
29:00 [ passing the Histric train & my friend gives thumb-up ! ]
32:45 [ separation New Line leaden to Gotthard-Base-Tunnel ]
36:25 Biasca 16：21
39:00 [ Entrance of Gotthard-Base- Tunnel on Left side ]
45:20 [Triple Loop Line]
56:50 Faido 16：41 -42
Airolo 16：59 - 17：00
Vol.2 [Gotthard Tunnel]
SONY A7s + Atomos Shogun
#CabView #SBB
Descending into Airolo Switzerland from Gotthard Pass
End of a ride up/down Gotthard Pass Switzerland
Motorhome at the San Gotthard Pass in Switzerland
I always stop at the San Gotthard Pass in Switzerland to reminisce that I am leaving the Italian speaking world!
Giants of Switzerland - Furka, Nufenen & St Gotthard - Cycling Inspiration & Education
When the summer season lasts only three months (if you’re lucky) then you know you’re in an extreme place. Shrouded in mist and snow drifts for much of the year the Swiss Alps are a place of history, wonder and beauty in equal measure. Their size and expanse is often incomprehensible, instilling the feeling of vulnerability and insignificance to all who dare pass. Persevere and you’re rewarded with an experience that is simply beyond words and imagination. The engineering behind some of these great roads is nothing short of mind blowing, perfectly crafted hairpins and consistently challenging gradients are all part of their charm and character. The Swiss are renowned for their precision and having spent some time living in the country I can tell you that this stereotype goes well beyond watches and train timetables making it a truly unique place to explore.
Starting in the village of Andermatt, nestled in the Ursern Valley, we’re faced with a big day ahead. Three monster climbs above 2,000 metres and over 3,000 metres elevation gain across the 105 km ride is not something to be taken lightly. The first tip is to make sure that you’re well prepared for all conditions, no matter what time of year it is. The weather can change in a moment and the descents can be long and cold. The fourth highest pass in Switzerland after the Umbrail (2,501m), Nufenen (2,477m) and Grand St Bernard (2,469m), the Furka Pass is a popular climb, often ridden alongside its neighbouring Grimsel and Susten passes. Such is the selection of huge peaks in this region you’re often spoilt for choice. It’s always tricky to bypass the Grimsel, its curves seen slicing their way heavenly from the summit of the Furka.
Although today it’s the second climb that I feared the most, a climb that I’ve ridden a couple of times before and one that always had me on the ropes. On paper the Nufenen may appear to be a relatively straight forward grind, 13 kilometres in length with an average of 8.5%, but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. Suddenly after 3.5 kilometres as the wind starts to howl and the gradient ramps up another notch, you realise exactly why the best Swiss rider of his generation Fabian Cancellara once described this as the hardest big climb in the country. A further four kilometres of battling in slow motion against the raw elements of nature and you hit a series of nine hairpins. Physical turns into a mental battle and it’s you against the mountain all the way to the summit. While the surrounding 4,000m high peaks leave you in awe, the most prominent of which is the 4,274m high Finsteraarhorn, it’s important to pace yourself well as the day is far from over.
The early slopes of the St Gotthard may appear to be nothing more than a maze of roads and bridges, it’s just beyond the town of Airolo, as you follow the signs for Tremola road, where this climb comes into its own. Legend has it that it first became accessible for pack mules by Emperor Charles the Great as early as the 760s. However, it would take more than a thousand years until what looks like a million or more cobblestones were laid and the Tremola road was born in 1832. It’s always amazing to take just a moment to wonder at all the people that have been on such a road over the centuries, who was the very first to scale the St Gotthard and the history that goes much further than the simple pleasure of riding a bike up and over such a marvel.
If you've ridden this loop or any of the climbs featured, let us know how you got on in the comments below. We'd love to hear about your own experience!
Start: Andermatt
Length: 105 km
Highest Point: 2,477m
Elevation gain: 3,187m
Max gradient: 13%
Ridden in August
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CH / Gotthard Pass / Passo del San Gottardo Versante Airolo / 2012
This video follows the southern Gotthard pass (Switzerland), one of the most beautiful road pass in Europe. SoundTrack: Foster The People - Warrant
From Airolo to Andermatt by car over Gotthard Pass
Driving in the Swiss Alps. It was in early June, some roads were covered with snow and it was impossible going that way.
Music: Danko Jones - Just A Beautiful Day, Roller Genoa - Safe and Warm in Hunter s Arms
CH / Gotthard Pass / Goschenen - Passo del San Gottardo
This video follows the northern Gotthard pass (Switzerland), one of the most beautiful road pass in Europe. SoundTrack: Foster The People - I Would Do Anything For You
Airolo - St. Gotthard Pass
Main Road No. 2 - Switzerland
Drive Down - St.Gotthard Pass in Switzerland
in 2009 summer - driving down St.Gotthard Pass in Switzerland. one of best moments of my driving experience.
CH / A2 Driveway to the Gotthard Tunnel (Göschenen Portal)
The driveway to the Gotthard Tunnel (Galleria del San Gottardo), in northern direction towards south of Switzerland. Included the entire crossing of the tunnel (17km long). The Gotthard Tunnel is the longest Alpine tunnel, and it was, during a long time, the world longest tunnel, since the completion in 1980.
Gotthard Road Tunnel Wiki:
2018 Swiss Gotthard Pass: The Grand Opening
On May 25th, 2018, the Swiss Gotthard Pass opened up again. A mountain pass that opens up after 5 months of wintersleep, is always something magical. Of course, I had to go and take a look; and to be one of the first to reach the top! Why? Because it is fun and I had a jolly good time :) Ride safe!
Gotthard Pass (Passo San Gottardo) to Airolo via Tremola - Car Drive 1080p
Car drive from the peak of the Gotthard mountain pass over the old Via Tremola to Airolo. If you enjoy the video, a comment is appreciated.
Autofahrt vom höchsten Punkt des Gotthard Pass über die kopfsteingepflasterte Tremolastrasse bis Airolo. Wenn Euch das Video gefällt, freue ich mich über einen Kommentar.
Music:
1. Griz - The Moment Seizes Us (mynameisgriz.com)
2. Tunng - Bullets
3. Black - Wonderful Life (live in 2005)
Triumph Bonneville, St. Gotthard Pass (Alps)
Passo del San Gottardo
Andermatt to Airolo, August 2010
Up and over Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps
From about Wassen on the North side to the top in fast motion, and realtime from the top down to Airolo using the old, cobblestone, St Gotthard pass road.... Dozens of switchbacks. Amazing road. No grip in the wet!
BikeCam.ch - Gotthardpass 2108m, Switzerland
Starting in 2006, BikeCam.ch built an impressive collection of over 100 bike videos of all Swiss passes. In addition, the passes were rated by BikeCam.ch as well as by visitors. Unfortunately, the video quality is no longer sufficient and after 9 years, the site went offline.
BikeCam.ch = 4.6
Rating Users = 4.4
(best=6.0)
Die Nordflanke ab Hospental startet mit meist schnellen Kurven und der Ausbau ist einwandfrei. Der Gotthardpass ist landschaftlich, abgesehen von den Bergsehen nichts besonderes – sprich ziemlich karg und eintönig. Für die Südflanke stehen einem dann zwei Varianten zur Auswahl:
1. Die Hauptstrasse, welche gegenüber der Nordflanke noch schneller und breiter ist (fast schon eine alpine Autobahn). Für meinen Geschmack etwas zu anspruchslos (ausser einigen Querrillen in den Kurven auf die man etwas achten muss). Auf dem Video sind nur einige kurze Passagen nach der Passhöhe zu sehen.
2. Die alte Strasse 'la Tremola': Sie besteht aus vielen engen Serpentinen und im oberen Teil ausschliesslich aus Kopfsteinpflaster (Val di Tremola genannt, was 'das Tal des Zitterns' bedeutet). Eine abenteuerliche Fahrt und nichts für Rennmaschinen (auf jeden Fall nicht für solche ohne einstellbares Fahrwerk mit Komfortfunktion, sonst wird's dann wirklich zum 'zittern'). Gegen Airolo kommen dann immer häufiger auch noch asphaltierte Abschnitte. Auf dem Video ist der grösste Teil von dieser Strasse zu sehen. Die Kamera hatte mit der holprigen Piste ihre Mühe und das Bild ist noch anderweitig etwas getrübt – wobei Motorradfahrer diese Optik ja gewohnt sind Die alte Strasse ist in der Bewertung nicht berücksichtigt.