The Nufenen Pass (Passo della Novena) is the second highest mountain pass with a paved road in Switzerland. The road opened to motor vehicle traffic in September 1969 and links Brig in the canton of Valais to Airolo via the Bedretto valley in the canton of Ticino.
Nufenenpass
2480 m · Switzerland
Also: Col du Nufenen · Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena · Passo della Novena
Usually open June–October; closed in winter
Open on the map →The 2 sides
| From | Length | Gain | Avg | Max | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airolo | 22.9 km | +1333 m | 5.8% | ≈11.5% | HC |
| Ulrichen | 12.9 km | +1119 m | 8.7% | ≈11.4% | HC |
From Airolo
Hors catégorie≈9 hairpin bendsfaces E
From Ulrichen
Hors catégorie≈14 hairpin bendsfaces NW
0–4%4–7%7–10%10–12%12%+
The climb
Race history
5× Tour de Suisse · 1973–2022