Switzerland & Northern Italy

Jan mid - 2027

11 DAYS Days

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11 DAYS

2000+ KMS

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About this Trip

Embark on an unforgettable winter road trip through the heart of the Swiss Alps and the Italian Dolomites, where snow-covered landscapes transform every drive into a masterpiece. Journey through storybook villages, frozen alpine lakes and legendary mountain passes, as towering peaks draped in pristine white create a spectacular backdrop at every turn. Discover the timeless charm of Appenzell, explore the enchanting Engadin Valley, and drive iconic routes including the Julier, Maloja, Sella, Pordoi and Giau Passes. Stand atop the breathtaking Seceda Ridge, admire the postcard-perfect Val di Funes and witness the magical turquoise waters of Lago di Carezza against a winter canvas.

More than just a road trip, this is an immersive journey through two of Europe’s most captivating mountain regions—crafted for travellers who believe the drive is every bit as extraordinary as the destination.

Moments You'll Never Forget

🌿 Through the Enchanting Dolomiti Countryside

🚗 Cruise the Great Dolomite Road

Cross the Spectacular Sella Pass

💙 Discover the Turquoise Beauty of Lake Lungern

🌼 Wander Through Fairytale Appenzell

🏡 Experience the Magic of the Swiss Countryside

Appenzell

Day 1

Zurich Appenzell

Drive: ~1 hr 20 mins

Highlights

  • Explore Appenzell’s colourful old town
  • Traditional Swiss architecture
  • Cheese shops & cafés
  • Relaxed introduction to Switzerland

Stay: Appenzell

Appenzell – Switzerland’s most charming storybook village, untouched by time.

Appenzell ➝ Lake Lungern ➝ Lake Brienz

Day 2

Drive: ~3 hrs

Highlights

  • Lake Lungern Viewpoint
  • Picturesque Lungern village
  • Scenic lakeside drive
  • Iseltwald
  • Grandhotel Giessbach
  • Sunset over Lake Brienz

Stay: Brienz / Iseltwald

A day of emerald lakes, charming Swiss villages and postcard-perfect landscapes.

Lake Lungern

Set amidst towering alpine peaks and rolling green meadows, Lake Lungern combines crystal-clear turquoise waters with some of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain scenery.

Its peaceful setting and postcard-perfect surroundings make it a true hidden gem of the Swiss Alps.

Lake Brienz

With its vibrant turquoise waters, dramatic alpine surroundings, and postcard-perfect villages, Lake Brienz captures the very essence of Switzerland.

The lake’s remarkable colour and spectacular mountain setting make it one of the country’s most beautiful and photogenic landscapes.

Lake Brienz ➝ Andermatt

DAY 3

Drive: ~2.5–3 hrs (winter route)

Highlights

  • Scenic alpine valleys
  • Traditional Swiss mountain villages
  • Alpine rivers
  • Explore Andermatt
  • Snow-covered mountain scenery

Stay: Andermatt

One of Switzerland’s most elegant alpine villages surrounded by dramatic peaks.

Andermatt ➝ Julier Pass ➝ St. Moritz

DAY 4

Drive: ~3.5 hrs

Highlights

  • Julier Pass
  • Spectacular winter mountain roads
  • Frozen landscapes
  • Arrival in glamorous St. Moritz
  • Evening beside Lake St. Moritz

Stay: St. Moritz

Drive one of Switzerland’s finest winter mountain passes into the heart of the Engadin Valley.

Explore the Engadin Valley

DAY 5

Minimal driving

Highlights

  • Lake St. Moritz
  • Lake Silvaplana
  • Lake Sils
  • Silvaplana village
  • Sils Maria
  • Optional Muottas Muragl viewpoint
  • Luxury cafés
  • Frozen alpine lakes

Stay: St. Moritz

An unforgettable day exploring Switzerland’s most spectacular alpine valley, where frozen lakes meet towering snow-capped peaks.

St. Moritz ➝ Maloja Pass ➝ Chiavenna ➝ Val Gardena

DAY 6

Drive: ~4 hrs

Highlights

  • Maloja Pass
  • Bregaglia Valley
  • Swiss–Italian border crossing
  • Beautiful alpine villages
  • Arrival into the Dolomites
  • Evening in Ortisei

Stay: Ortisei

Watch the landscape transform from the Swiss Alps into the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dolomites.

Val Gardena ➝ Seceda ➝ Val di Funes

DAY 7

Highlights

  • Cable car to Seceda
  • One of Europe’s greatest viewpoints
  • Ortisei
  • Santa Cristina
  • Val di Funes
  • St. Magdalena Church

Minimal driving.

Stay: Ortisei

Towering peaks, alpine meadows and one of the most photographed valleys in Italy.

Seceda

Towering above Val Gardena, Seceda is a spectacular alpine ridge renowned for its soaring limestone cliffs and sweeping mountain vistas. Surrounded by lush meadows and endless horizons, it captures the raw grandeur and timeless beauty of the Dolomites.

These pictures of the Seceda Ridge are taken from the net

Santa Maddalena, Val Di Funes

Framed by the towering Odle peaks, Val di Funes combines lush green pastures, charming alpine hamlets, and some of the Dolomites’ most distinctive mountain scenery. The valley’s remarkable balance of natural beauty and rural character makes it truly unforgettable.

This small mountain village is home to the historic Santa Maddalena Church, which is one of the most popular photo spots in the region.

Sella Pass ➝ Pordoi Pass ➝ Arabba ➝ Gardena Pass

DAY 8

One of Europe’s finest driving loops.

Highlights

  • Passo Sella
  • Passo Pordoi
  • Arabba
  • Passo Campolongo
  • Corvara
  • Passo Gardena
  • Endless panoramic viewpoints

Stay: Ortisei

A full day driving through the legendary mountain passes that define the Dolomites.

The Great Dolomite Road

Connecting some of the Dolomites’ most iconic landscapes, the Great Dolomite Road offers a spectacular journey through soaring mountain ranges, high alpine passes, lush valleys, and traditional villages.

It is a truly spectacular driving road through some of Europe’s most beautiful mountains, blessed with lush green meadows, dramatic rocky peaks, and lively alpine towns.

Sella Pass

Widely regarded as one of the finest drives in the Dolomites, Sella Pass is defined by towering rock walls, sweeping mountain panoramas, and scenic alpine terrain.

Every turn reveals a new perspective of one of Italy’s most celebrated mountain landscapes.

Pordoi Pass

One of the Dolomites’ most iconic mountain passes, Pordoi Pass combines sweeping hairpin roads with spectacular views of jagged peaks and expansive valleys.

The ever-changing scenery makes it a highlight of any journey through this remarkable alpine region.

Ortisei ➝ Lago di Carezza ➝ Cortina d'Ampezzo ➝ Giau Pass

DAY 9

Highlights

  • Lago di Carezza
  • Latemar Mountains
  • Cortina d’Ampezzo
  • Passo Giau
  • Incredible sunset photography

Stay: Cortina / Alleghe

Experience emerald alpine waters, Italy’s most famous mountain town and the Dolomites’ most spectacular pass.

Lake Carezza

Situated 1,519 metres above sea level, it’s a beautiful alpine lake with gleaming emerald water, surrounded by spruce trees.

It’s particularly scenic thanks to the Dolomites towering behind it, which adds to the drama of the place.

The vibrant colors and crystal clear water that you can expect to see on a sunny day are simply stunning.

This small mountain lake is known as the fairy tale lake of the Dolomites.

Giau Pass

A drive across Giau Pass is an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Dolomites. Towering peaks, winding roads and expansive alpine landscapes combine to create one of Italy’s most spectacular mountain experiences.

Every turn reveals a breathtaking panorama, making the journey as unforgettable as the destination itself.

Cortina ➝ Tre Cime Viewpoints (Weather permitting) ➝ Milan

DAY 10

Drive: ~5 hrs

Highlights

  • Scenic Dolomite roads
  • Optional Tre Cime viewpoints (road conditions permitting)
  • Final mountain landscapes
  • Drive into Milan

Stay: Milan

A final farewell to the Dolomites before returning to city life.

DAY 11

Departure from Milan

End of the journey.

SFRT Signature Experiences

Explore Switzerland’s prettiest alpine village

Visit the turquoise lakes of Lungern & Brienz

Drive the Julier Pass

Spend an entire day in the Engadin Valley

Discover the frozen beauty of Lake Sils, Silvaplana & St. Moritz

Cross the Alps via the spectacular Maloja Pass

Explore Val Gardena

Visit the iconic Seceda ridge

Photograph Val di Funes

Drive the legendary Sella, Pordoi & Gardena Passes

Witness the magical colours of Lago di Carezza

Experience the breathtaking Giau Pass

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