St Bernardino Pass – is it open in May?

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A traveler is planning to visit Bellinzona on May 24 and wants to drive through the St. Bernardino Pass. They are unsure if it will be open and also inquire about the status of the Gotthard Pass. They are looking for advice on scenic drives.

Key takeaways:
  • The San Bernardino Pass is likely open, but it's good to check for real-time updates before your trip.
  • Gotthard Pass is currently closed but is expected to open by the end of May.
  • Even if the old San Bernardino Pass is closed, you can still use the tunnel for beautiful scenic views.
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  • Anonymous
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    13 May 2022 at 17:56:50 #827165

    Hello, I am new here , please forgive me if I am not asking in the right place.

    We are coming to Bellinzona on 24 May with the intention to drive through St Bernardino pass.

    Can not find info if it will be open or not that date.

    Or about Gothard pass as well.

    If anybody knows will be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you.

    Obviously, we are after some scenic drives, however it seems that May might have been too early to come over?

  • Anna
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    Reply 1 of 4 • 13 May 2022 at 19:36:58 #941814

    Hi JohnF,

    I think the San Bernadino Pass is open. alpen-paesse.ch/en/alpenpaesse/san-bernardinopass/

    Gotthard Pass is currently closed but expected to open at the end of May.

    You can check the status of other mountain passes here: http://www.myswissalps.com/car/trafficinfo

    Regards,

    Anna

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    Reply 2 of 4 • 13 May 2022 at 19:42:29 #941815

    Thank you very much Anna

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    Reply 3 of 4 • 14 May 2022 at 1:01:49 #941816

    The San Bernardino pass road has a tunnel, so even if the old pass is closed you can get through. There are a lot of scenic views on the modernised road that goes up as far as the tunnel entrances

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    Reply 4 of 4 • 14 May 2022 at 15:42:31 #941817

    Thank you, good to know.

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