Mountain Passes
Before setting off on your journey—especially if it includes alpine routes—it's important to check whether mountain passes are open, as many can be closed due to snow or weather conditions, particularly in early spring or late autumn.
Use the table and links below to check the current status of key mountain passes (especially across Europe). These official sources provide up-to-date information on seasonal closures, roadworks, and weather-related restrictions, helping you plan a smoother, safer drive.
Please also note: some mountain passes may have restrictions in place limiting access to motor vehicles on weekends or during certain hours to prioritise cyclists or reduce traffic, so be sure to check for any specific restrictions that may affect your route on the days you are travelling.
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Pass |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Austria |
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early May - early Nov |
early May - late Oct |
early May - 5/Nov |
27/Apr - 10/Nov |
early May - |
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Italy & Switzerland |
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04/Jun - 18/Oct |
31/May - 17/Oct |
01/Jun - 16/Oct |
13/Jun - 14/Oct |
06/Jun - |
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Romania |
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Normally open all year round |
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| Transfăgărășan | 28/Jun - 25/Oct | 15/Jun - 17/Nov | 21/Jun - 6/Nov | 7/Jun - 12/Nov | 05/Jun - |
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Switzerland |
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Normally open all year round |
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18/Jun - 03/Nov |
25/May - 09/Nov |
02/Jun - 30/Oct |
21/Jun - 11/Nov |
28/May - |
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07/May - 25/Nov |
14/Apr - 21/Nov |
06/Apr - 10/Nov |
03/May - 19/Nov |
23/May - |
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21/May - 25/Nov |
12/May - 18/Nov |
17/May - 09/Nov |
08/May - 18/Nov |
09/May - |
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21/May - 05/Nov |
20/May - 10/Nov |
17/May - 09/Nov |
29/May - 14/Nov |
19/May - |
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11/Jun - 03/Nov |
25/May - 09/Nov |
02/Jun - 02/Nov |
14/Jun - 11/Nov |
28/May - |
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Normally open all year round |
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02/Jun - 04/Nov |
11/May - 07/Nov |
19/May - 02/Nov |
24/May - 11/Nov |
03/Jun - |
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14/Jun - 02/Nov |
01/Jun - 18/Nov |
08/Jun - 10/Nov |
07/Jun - 18/Nov |
16/May - |
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Normally open all year round |
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26/Jun - 03/Nov |
03/Jun - 09/Nov |
16/Jun - 30/Oct |
28/Jun - 11/Nov |
07/Jun - |
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Link |
Description |
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A site for you to see the status of mountain passes throughout Europe. |
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A site for you to see the status of mountain passes specifically in Switzerland. |
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road |
Information specific to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. |
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Further information specific to the Transfăgărășan Mountain Pass, with opening/closing dates over the last few years. |