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FURKA – GRIMSEL – SUSTEN: The BEST mountain passes in SWITZERLAND
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
A one-day motorcycle road trip links three celebrated Alpine passes: Furka, Grimsel and Susten. Starting in Zürich, the film follows the ride through mountain towns and pass landmarks, with views of the Swiss Alps along the way.
About this film
Part of Got2Go’s SHORT GETAWAYS series, this 21-minute film is a riding journey across three Swiss mountain passes. The route takes in Furka Pass, Grimsel Pass and Susten Pass, with stops and viewpoints along the way. The description highlights the area’s historic and iconic sights as well as its mountain scenery. Furka is also associated with the 1964 James Bond chase of Goldfinger. The motorcycle used for the trip is a borrowed BMW 1200 GS.
The journey
The ride begins in Zürich and reaches Andermatt, described as a mountain town at the crossroads of Swiss passes. From there, the climb over Furka Pass runs via Realp and Tiefenbach before reaching the pass summit and the Hotel Belvedere. The journey continues through Gletsch, between Furka and Grimsel, then crosses Grimsel Pass and Susten Pass. Alongside the riding, the film visits notable sights and takes in views across the mountains. Susten is the rider’s favourite of the three passes, and its route and highlights receive attention in the final part of the trip.
What to expect
- A one-day ride from Zürich across three Swiss mountain passes
- Pass landmarks including Hotel Belvedere and Gletsch
- Motorcycle riding and Alpine scenery on Furka, Grimsel and Susten
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