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Drive a Porsche 718 Boxster through the Swiss Alps on a four-day loop over Furka, Grimsel and Susten. Expect cinematic views, glacier tunnels, and technical mountain roads punctuated by luxury stays in Zurich and Andermatt.
Drive a Porsche 718 Boxster through the Swiss Alps on a four-day loop over Furka, Grimsel and Susten. Expect cinematic views, glacier tunnels, and technical mountain roads punctuated by luxury stays in Zurich and Andermatt.
The engine purrs, the road narrows, and the Alps begin to climb — granite shoulders rising, glaciers glinting like knives. From Zurich’s broad avenues you slip into a world of hairpins and mirror-flat lakes, steering a Porsche 718 Boxster where roads were cut for trade and, later, for thrill-seekers.
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Operated by EPIKdrives · Zurich, Zurich
The engine purrs, the road narrows, and the Alps begin to climb — granite shoulders rising, glaciers glinting like knives. From Zurich’s broad avenues you slip into a world of hairpins and mirror-flat lakes, steering a Porsche 718 Boxster where roads were cut for trade and, later, for thrill-seekers.
These passes carry history in their stones: Grimsel and Susten route water from high reservoirs, Furka frames a cinematic sweep made famous in Goldfinger, and Oberalp reaches 2,033 m where the Glacier Express crosses in slow, grand style. Geology here is blunt — schist and granite folded and scoured by ice — and the landscape responds: streams dare you to follow them; glaciers press outward, carving blue tunnels each spring.
Culturally, villages like Andermatt and small mountain hamlets keep alpine hospitality direct — wooden houses, cafés serving rösti, and monasteries like Disentis quietly marking centuries of mountain life. Expect short walks: Aare Gorge’s narrow walkway, the Rhone Glacier ice tunnel, and lakeside pauses at Brienz and Thun.
Practical edge: this is a driving holiday with 200–300 km days on technical roads. Minimum driver age and deposit rules apply; cars come with programmed GPS and insurance, but fuel stops and cautious gear selection are yours. Time your climbs early to avoid midday traffic and afternoon storms; check pass openings in shoulder seasons. Bring polarized sunglasses, layered clothing for rapid altitude shifts, and a charged phone for the included en-route support. Respect narrow lanes, give way on blind bends, and let the Alps shape your pace — swift on the straights, patient at the passes.
moderate.
4 days.
Moderate — mostly seated driving interspersed with short walks (up to 1–2 km) and light steps on uneven surfaces
Minimum driver age is 23 and a CHF 3000 deposit on a credit card is required; comprehensive insurance is included in the package.
High alpine passes can close in shoulder seasons due to snow; operators monitor openings and may alter routes — check local road authorities before travel.
Plan on roughly 200–300 km per driving day with several sightseeing stops; daily drive time typically ranges from 3–6 hours depending on traffic and stops.
Not strictly, but comfort with tight hairpins, narrow lanes, and sudden weather shifts is important — drivers should be confident and alert.
The Furka, Grimsel and Susten passes began as mule and military routes; Furka’s cinematic view was immortalized in the 1964 Bond film Goldfinger.
High-alpine ecosystems are sensitive—stay on paved roads and marked walkways, avoid idling in protected areas, and pack out all waste to reduce local impact.
EPIKdrives operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The engine purrs, the road narrows, and the Alps begin to climb — granite shoulders rising, glaciers glinting like knives. From Zurich’s broad avenues you slip into a world of hairpins and mirror-flat lakes, steering a Porsche 718 Boxster where roads were cut for trade and, later, for thrill-seekers.
The engine purrs, the road narrows, and the Alps begin to climb — granite shoulders rising, glaciers glinting like knives. From Zurich’s broad avenues you slip into a world of hairpins and mirror-flat lakes, steering a Porsche 718 Boxster where roads were cut for trade and, later, for thrill-seekers.
These passes carry history in their stones: Grimsel and Susten route water from high reservoirs, Furka frames a cinematic sweep made famous in Goldfinger, and Oberalp reaches 2,033 m where the Glacier Express crosses in slow, grand style. Geology here is blunt — schist and granite folded and scoured by ice — and the landscape responds: streams dare you to follow them; glaciers press outward, carving blue tunnels each spring.
Culturally, villages like Andermatt and small mountain hamlets keep alpine hospitality direct — wooden houses, cafés serving rösti, and monasteries like Disentis quietly marking centuries of mountain life. Expect short walks: Aare Gorge’s narrow walkway, the Rhone Glacier ice tunnel, and lakeside pauses at Brienz and Thun.
Practical edge: this is a driving holiday with 200–300 km days on technical roads. Minimum driver age and deposit rules apply; cars come with programmed GPS and insurance, but fuel stops and cautious gear selection are yours. Time your climbs early to avoid midday traffic and afternoon storms; check pass openings in shoulder seasons. Bring polarized sunglasses, layered clothing for rapid altitude shifts, and a charged phone for the included en-route support. Respect narrow lanes, give way on blind bends, and let the Alps shape your pace — swift on the straights, patient at the passes.