This mountain pass connects the cantons of Valais and Uri. Nestled in one of its historic curves is the Hotel Belvédère – built in 1882 as one of four large buildings on the Furka. Since then, the Belle Époque icon has been perched above the gorge like a stage set.

Uri/Valais
elevation: 2.429 M
length: 29 KM
open:June – October

In 1964, James Bond looked out from here onto the road and the Rhône Glacier, making the Belvédère the most famous pass hotel in the world.

Vimeo Video