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Bernina Pass

Pontresina, Switzerland

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A 2,328 m pass with glaciers on one side and turquoise lakes on the other, shared with the red Bernina railway.

Nearest town
Pontresina, Switzerland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
46.4110, 10.0240

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Campingplatz MorteratschCampsite
    9 km from Bernina Pass
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Stella AlpinaMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Bernina Pass
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • PalipertCampsite
    13 km from Bernina Pass
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • AquafrescaCampsite
    13 km from Bernina Pass
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping CavrescCampsite
    14 km from Bernina Pass
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping St. MoritzCampsite
    17 km from Bernina Pass
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bernina Pass?

Bernina Pass is in Pontresina, Switzerland, at GPS 46.4110, 10.0240. It is about 10 km from Poschiavo.

Can you camp near Bernina Pass?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Lagalp, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bernina Pass?

Bernina Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Stelvio and Bernina: two giants of the Alps.

What is there to see near Bernina Pass?

Places worth a stop nearby: Albula Pass (24 km), Swiss National Park at Il Fuorn (31 km), Passo dello Stelvio (35 km) and Soglio (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Bernina Pass?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)