A bit of an electrical storm through the surrounding mountains was our entertainment for the evening followed by some seriously heavy rain, such that watching TV was impossible and sleep a little fractured but the morning brought a cloudy and cooler but dry day. Perfect for our much awaited 3 pass loop, which we had intended to do in May when we were last here, only to find that the passes do not officially open until June. Well today they did not disappoint.

Starting with the Grimsel pass, a mile or so from the campsite, with the cloud level still quite low, adding a certain eeriness to the milky green lakes on the way up….

A stop at the top (2165m above sea level) enabled us to take a walk in the clouds and stretch our legs….

In preparation of the incredible series of switch backs on the way down and the equally dramatic switchbacks on the way up the Furka pass – the second photo looking from part way up the Furka Pass back at Grimsel….

At every twist and turn it was impossible not to pull up and jump out to take a photo….

At the summit of the Furka Pass (2431m) another perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the views from every angle….

The final pass in the loop, Susten, seemed more genteel with the switchbacks a little less dramatic and wide sweeping valleys inbetween….

At the summit (2224m) another opportunity to get out and walk around and our first glimpses of the Stein Glacier which was to dominate our views on the first part of the way down….

The Stein Glacier from our descent and the long road home….

What an absolutely amazing and exhilarating drive – only 75 miles but it took us about 5 and a half hours to properly enjoy it. The roads are in excellent condition and apart from a couple of small single track sections on the Furka Pass, all wide enough to easily accommodate 2 vehicles so not in the slightest bit scary just good fun.

Todays stats:

• Miles driven – 75
• Miles walked – 3
• Fuel – £87.98
• O/N – £28.00