The Swiss Big Three Pass Loop (Furka, Grimsel & Susten)
The holy trinity of alpine motorcycling. The Furka Pass climbs alongside the historic Rhone Glacier (featured in James Bond Goldfinger), transitions to the massive granite dam reservoirs of the Grimsel Pass, and finishes with the sweeping, high-speed engineering marvel of the Susten Pass. Flawless Swiss asphalt, panoramic glacier vistas, and world-class road geometry.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is The Swiss Big Three Pass Loop (Furka, Grimsel & Susten)? ▼
The Swiss Big Three Pass Loop (Furka, Grimsel & Susten) spans 78 miles and packs approximately 340 curves (4.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 2,050 ft - 7,992 ft (Furka Pass Summit 2,429m) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Andermatt Alpine Hub, Uri, Switzerland (Latitude 46.6339, Longitude 8.5947) and finishes at Meiringen / Innertkirchen, Bern, Switzerland (Latitude 46.7267, Longitude 8.1833).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.