View of the Tremola Road – Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass loop from Ambri-Piotta

View of the Tremola Road – Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass loop from Ambri-Piotta

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View of the Tremola Road – Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass loop from Ambri-Piotta

03:38

48.9km

1,530m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 19.4 km for 234 m

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11.8 km

View of Airolo

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Beautiful view of Airolo, offering a short break from the cobblestones before continuing over asphalt into the village. But beware: there are short, hard cobblestone sections in between that are very uneven.

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16.0 km

First tight hairpin bends of the Tremola

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The famous Tremola, with its 24 switchbacks, is a must for every road cyclist. With good basic training, a few meters of climbing under your belt, and gears suitable for …

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16.5 km

View of the Tremola Road

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The cobblestone makes it a bit difficult to climb. Nevertheless, a nice tour!

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17.5 km

View of the Tremola Cobblestone Road towards Gotthard Pass

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One of the most legendary passes in Switzerland! The ascent over the cobblestones is tough, but every racing cyclist should take time to get to the pass. The descent towards …

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18.3 km

Tremola Road Hairpin Bends

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After many hairpin bends on the old pass road, you quickly reach the destination, the Gotthard Pass. Rough cobblestones, so lower your tire pressure!

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18.3 km

Tremola from Gotthard Pass to Airolo

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The descent from the Gotthard Pass is significantly slower than, for example, from San Bernardino, Oberalp Pass, or Maloja Pass due to the cobblestones. However, it is a culturally significant route steeped in history. 😎

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19.6 km

Guex Monument at Gotthard Pass

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The Gotthard pass is located at an altitude of 2,106 meters and connects the canton of Ticino in Italian Switzerland with the canton of Uri in German-speaking Switzerland. Historically the …

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19.6 km

San Gottardo Pass

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Eagle Monument, Passo del S. Gottardo
A monument with two eagles stands on the Gotthard Pass. It is dedicated to Adrien Guex, a pilot from Vaud who crashed in 1928 …

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