ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
Tremola. 24 cobbled kilometres of Swiss road-building history. We drive it in the direction in which it actually feels right.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
≈ 70 km
Meeting Point
Airolo
Best Season
June – October
Character
Moderate — Tremola demanding
Max. Vehicles
3
What makes this experience special.
The Gotthard is a myth and a school at the same time. Whoever knows the Tremola knows that the cobbles speak to a car differently than tarmac — quieter, more honest, slower.
We start from the south because the climb from Airolo tells the pass the strongest. Short pause at the hospice on top, then down through the Schöllenen gorge.
We show where Sasso da Pigna sits, where the old retaining walls actually begin, and which corner looks like Valais in a photograph despite being Ticino.
INCLUDED
What's included.
- —Personal guide
- —Curated route
- —Photography stops at places we know
- —Driving tips for every pass
- —Digital route summary
- —An experience that exists only here
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
On request.
- —Professional Photographer
- —Roadbook Vol. I
- —Welcome Pack
- Guests drive their own vehicle.
- Guests organise their own accommodation.
- Meals and fuel are not included.
- We drive responsibly. Swiss traffic laws apply at all times.
- This is a guided driving experience — not a race.
FAQ
Frequently asked about this experience.
Slower, more honest, quieter. 24 km of cobbles with surprising grip when dry — in the wet, the pace drops sharply. Set tyre pressures for a country road, not the motorway.
We drive between June and October, with the clearest light in July and September. The highest passes often open only in late June and close with the first serious snowfall.
Rapid change is the rule. We check the forecast the night before and again in the early morning — if a route doesn't make sense, we propose a better one.
We know all the relevant alternatives. You'll hear from us early and we'll drive the route that's most honest under the conditions — without compromising the day.
Yes. We recommend a maximum of one passenger per car so concentration, visibility and the driving experience aren't compromised.
Any car you enjoy driving and that is mechanically sound. From a GT3 to a classic 911 — we drive the pace of the day, not the pace of the car.
Yes. We plan the route with reliable charging in Andermatt, Airolo or Meiringen. Please arrive at the meeting point fully charged.
Most passes have a station, but not all are open early. We always start with a full tank from the meeting point — please fuel up beforehand.
We know places that don't sell postcards. Not itinerary items — real pauses, woven in on request.
Yes. We know the points with the best light at the right time of day and we stop calmly, without blocking anyone.
The exact meeting point is shared with the confirmation — usually a quiet car park near the start, away from the main road.
The pace of the road. Guided, flowing, focused — never a race.
Free rescheduling up to 72 hours before the experience. If we cancel for weather: full refund or a new date of your choice.
Clear communication by radio, agreed lines, agreed stops. You drive your car — we drive ahead and see the road for you as well.
Every experience operates within Swiss traffic regulations. Speed limits are non-negotiable.
Each driver is responsible for their own vehicle and insurance. We recommend a policy that explicitly covers alpine roads.