Road conditions Como to Zermatt in January?
A traveler is planning a car trip from Como to Zermatt on January 8, staying for four nights before heading to Zurich. They are asking for advice on road conditions, snow chains, and the best route to take during winter.
- Check the Alpen-Paesse link for current road conditions on mountain passes in Switzerland.
- The Simplon Pass is currently snow-covered but open, while the Gotthard Pass is closed for winter.
- Consider using snow chains for better traction during your drive.
- If you’re flexible, the train is a great alternative for traveling in Switzerland during winter.
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I am travelling by car from Como to Zermatt on 8 January and probably staying for 4 nights before driving to Zurich. Any advice on road conditions, chains, snow trains, best route etc would be appreciated
Thanks for the tip!
Hi Johnr,
The route would be south towards Milan and the up to Domodossola, Brig and then down to Zermatt. You will be driving over the Simplon pass which is currently snow covered but open. If you want to avoid this pass you can take the Brig to Iselle car train – noted here.
For road conditions and mountain pass details click here: https://www.alpen-paesse.ch/en/
A fair amount of the mountain passes are closed now and route detours or car trains will have to be used. If you aren’t set on driving I always recommend taking the train in Switzerland in the winter.
Hi Lucas, I’m committed to the car trip and due in Zurich by Sunday 14th. Is there any website where I can gain info about road conditions on the Simplon pass and the Gotthard pass? Will chains need to be fitted?
Your advice is greatly appreciated
Regards
Hi John,
The Alpen-Paesse link on my last post gives conditions for all road passes in Switzerland.
The Simplon is open currently (could change) & the Gotthard Pass is closed for the winter – reopening probably in May or June depending on weather conditions.
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