Experience the legendary Splügen Pass without any cars - that's exactly what the FreiPass Splügen offers.
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, the mountain pass road between Splügen (CH) and Campodolcino (IT) will be closed to motorized traffic and open to anyone who wants to conquer the pass under their own power.
With around 7,500 participants, last year’s event was a huge success and created some unforgettable moments. We’re expecting many enthusiastic participants again this year.
Date: Sunday , June 28, 2026
Time: 8 :00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Locations: Splügen (CH) or Campodolcino (IT)
Distance: 25.5 kilometers
Costs: Participation free of charge, no registration required
How to get there: Take the Rhaetian Railway to Thusis, then continue by PostBus directly to Splügen.
Important: A reservation via the SBB app is mandatory for bicycle transport by PostBus! No transportation possible without a reservation. Additional connections are only visible from Thusis.
- 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Road closure between Splügen and the Splügen Pass
- 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Road closure between Campodolcino and the Splügen Pass
- Starting at 11:00 a.m.: Food and drink stand by Speluca in Splügen (Google Maps location)
Avalanche gallery
Experience exciting guided tours of the "Avalanche gallery - engineering art on the historic traffic route" with Reto Attenhofer - at 11 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m. from the Splügen side.
E-bike
Still no e-bike for the FreiPass Splügen?
Book now using the form or, with a bit of luck, get one on site!
Social Ride at the Splügen Pass
All female cyclists who’d like to join other women for a ride along the car-free route up the Splügen Pass are warmly invited to join the las ciclistas Social Ride. Every bike, every pace, and every woman is welcome!
Meeting point: 10:30 a.m. at the Splügen festival grounds, near the Viamala Tourism booth
The "Einfach für Retour" public transport offer from PostBus and the Rhaetian Railway applies to the Splügen Free Pass. You buy a single ticket for the outward journey, stamp it at the festival site and can use it to travel back free of charge.
- Additional courses:
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Thusis – Splügen (with bike trailer): 7:25, 7:35, 8:35, 9:35, 10:35 a.m.
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Splügen – Thusis: 12:54 p.m., 1:44 p.m., 2:10 p.m., 2:54 p.m.
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Important note: Bike transport is available only with a reservation made via the SBB app! Additional routes are displayed only if you first select “Via” in the route search and then enter “Thusis.” They do not appear in a direct search, such as Zurich–Splügen.
Splügen can be reached from Chur and Mesocco via the A13 motorway. Parking is available at the Splügen-Tambo Bergbahnen car park.
Hotel & Camping
No, no registration is required. Participation is free of charge and possible without registration.
The event takes place in all weather conditions - except in extreme situations
Yes, there are parking spaces:
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Splügen-Tambo Bergbahnen parking lot (430 parking spaces)
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Reserve parking lot "Im Loch"
Yes, e-bike riders (without license plates) are also very welcome!
A reservation for bicycle transport is mandatory and must be made via the SBB app or online.
→ Important note: The additional courses are only visible from Thusis, e.g. not when searching for "Zurich - Splügen".
→ No bicycle transport possible without a reservation.
Yes, there is a Samaritan post at the festival site in Splügen and at Berghaus Splügen.