A 3,000km road trip through the most breathtaking routes in Western Europe — Route des Grandes Alpes, Côte d'Azur Corniche, and the Grand Tour of Switzerland.
This is the definitive guide to Europe's most spectacular scenic drives, covering over 3,000km of roads that cross mountain passes, hug coastlines, wind through medieval villages, and deliver views that will fundamentally change how you see the continent.
Starting in Geneva and finishing in Nice, this 700km route crosses 17 alpine passes — including the legendary Col du Galibier (2,645m) and Col de l'Iseran (the highest paved road in France at 2,770m). Best driven June–September when passes are open.
The official Grand Tour covers 1,600km, taking in Lake Geneva, the Bernese Oberland, the Engadin valley, Lake Lugano, and the dramatic Susten and Grimsel passes. Allow 10–14 days minimum.
Three parallel roads between Nice and Monaco — the Grande, Moyenne, and Basse Corniche — offer increasingly dramatic views of the Mediterranean. The Grande Corniche reaches 550m and passes through Èze village.
One of the most dramatic valleys in Europe, flanked by 72 waterfalls, with the Matterhorn as your final destination. Take the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch (3,454m) en route.
Toll roads, vignettes, mountain pass status, fuel stops, best viewpoints, and recommended overnight stops at each stage — with GPS coordinates for every photo spot.
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