Status

Opensince 1 Apr 2026

Winter closure unconfirmed. We found no official source for this road's winter status. Check with the canton before riding.

Source: Demo data (not real pass status)

Checked 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Always confirm with official road info before riding.

Sample data

Rating

Two separate values: how good the pass is to ride in general, and how nice it is today.

Passklar rating from route data

2.5

Provisional rating (little data)

Data coverage 56% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

Riding funweight 30%2.0

gradient: no source · hairpins: no counted source · 8.1 km long
Viewsweight 25%2.5

summit 554 m · viewpoints: no data · lake or reservoir in the description
Roadweight 15%5.0

wide road
Quietweight 15%1.0

heavy traffic
Facilitiesweight 15%no data

food and fuel: no data

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Open

4.5

−0.5 cold at the top (feels 4 °C)

As of 21:56 · summit values estimated · Always confirm with official road info before riding.

Sample data

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Live view

Webcam images around the summit and the latest measured temperature. Images only show one spot; they do not replace official road information.

Webcam image: Demo-Webcam — **Demo-Webcam** 30 Oct 2026, 21:44 · 1.3 km from the summit Placeholder, no provider

As of 30 Oct 2026, 21:56 (stored data) Placeholder images, not real webcams. Real images appear once the webcam service is connected.

02

Valley vs summit forecast

Valley and summit side by side, so you pack for the top, not for the car park. Sample data

Cadenazzo (210 m) vs summit (554 m)
Day	Valley		Summit (estimated)
Day	min / max °C	Rain	min / max °C	Rain	Wind
Sat 31 Oct	8 / 12	10% · 0.0 mm	6 / 10	10% · 0.0 mm	29 km/h
Sun 1 Nov	10 / 14	10% · 0.0 mm	8 / 12	10% · 0.0 mm	35 km/h
Mon 2 Nov	7 / 12	60% · 2.0 mm	5 / 9	60% · 2.0 mm	27 km/h
Tue 3 Nov	8 / 12	40% · 1.8 mm	5 / 10	40% · 1.8 mm	46 km/h

Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m. Summit values are estimated from the valley forecast (0.65 °C per 100 m). No summit station nearby.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Dress for today on top

6 to 10 °C

feels like 1 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 22 km/h (Monte Ceneri) · Summit arrival about 09:00
Tyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently

Full advice in the pass planner

Tyres & road Rule of thumbTyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently. Build up braking and acceleration...

Visor Rule of thumbFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray.Compare 2 matching products →

Gloves Rule of thumbWinter gloves; glove liners help.

Jacket Rule of thumbThermal liner in, all vents closed, windproof layer.Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →

Matching bundle for this pass now

Autumn bundle 4.5

Chosen by month (October), summit 554 m and today's forecast. 2 of 10 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

Gear tip

Monte Ceneri, tomorrow feels like 4 °C

Visor / Pinlock: Fog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray. Our pick: Nordwand Tourer FF 5.0
Jacket: Thermal liner in, vents closed, windproof outer layer. Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket 4.0

Advice from the kit rules. Products only with at least 4.0 stars Passklar score; not a test. · estimated

Show all tips (13)

Tyres & road SafetyTyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently. Build up braking and acceleration gradually over the first 10 minutes, and again after every break. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyCold lowers tyre pressure: check it before you leave, with cold tyres. Rule of thumb
Tyres & road SafetyAutumn: wet leaves make the road very slippery. Hoarfrost in the morning, and moisture in shaded spots all day. Tyre grip drops in cooler temperatures. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
Visor SafetyFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray. Rule of thumb Compare 2 matching products →
Visor SafetyLow autumn sun and fog banks: a sun visor or sunglasses help against glare, but take them off at dusk. Slow down when the sun dazzles you. ifz.de (opens in a new tab) Compare 2 matching products →
Gloves SafetyWinter gloves; glove liners help. Rule of thumb
Jacket SafetyThermal liner in, all vents closed, windproof layer. Rule of thumb Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →
Base layer SafetyThermal underwear top and bottom. Rule of thumb
Mid layer SafetyWarm mid layer. Rule of thumb
Neck SafetyBalaclava or neck warmer. Rule of thumb
Heated gear SafetyHeated vest or gloves, or heated grips, if you have them. Heated gear must not exceed what the bike's alternator can supply. Rule of thumb
Riding SafetyAvoid hard acceleration, big lean angles and hard braking. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
Riding SafetyOnce autumn sets in, many passes close for snow. Check pass status the same morning. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

TyresSwiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. More on tyres

Swiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. bfu.ch (opens in a new tab)

TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. michelin.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. michelin.com.au (opens in a new tab)

Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

03

Event closures

Cycling races, hill climbs and other events that close the pass fully or partly.

No known closures for events.

All closures in the calendar

04

Opening history

No opening history on record yet.

05

Elevation profile

Low main-road pass between the Magadino plain (Bellinzona/Locarno) and the Lugano side, in wide bends above the motorway tunnel; the link for Ticino lake loops.

Profile drawn from 3 waypoints; intermediate points may be approximate.

Today’s high on top

10°

Monte Ceneri · 554 m · 12° down in Cadenazzo · estimated

Stations
Station	km	Altitude	Average gradient to next	Temp. vs start
Cadenazzo	0.0	210 m	5%	±0 °C
Monte Ceneri	6.6	554 m	-5%	−2 °C
Rivera	8.1	479 m	–	−2 °C

Difficulty: Moderate

Road width: Wide
Traffic: High
Winter: Winter closure unconfirmed

No sourced max gradient → moderate by rule. Main road in wide bends but 'very busy with heavy traffic' (motorradundreisen.de) → traffic high.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab), climbfinder.com (opens in a new tab), climbfinder.com (opens in a new tab), motorradundreisen.de (opens in a new tab)

Noise limits and bans within 60 km

No listed restriction within 60 km.

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Along the way: views, food, fuel

Viewpoints, places to eat, fuel and places to stay on the pass road, by km from Cadenazzo. Sample data

View 1
Food & drink 1
Fuel 2
Stay 1

0.2 km
Demo-Tankstelle 32 Demo Fuel station

Season
–

Opening hours
24/7

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
1.5 km
Demo-Einkehr 61 Demo Restaurant

Season
–

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
4.2 km
Demo-Aussicht 40 Demo Viewpoint

Season
open access

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
7.2 km
Demo-Unterkunft 17 Demo Hotel / guest house

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
8.1 km
Demo-Tankstelle 31 Demo Fuel station

Season
–

Opening hours
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)

Check the season and opening hours with the business before you ride; no guarantee. Permanently closed places are hidden. Opening hours as in OpenStreetMap – check with the business.

Entries «Demo-…» are invented placeholders for the preview, not real places. The monthly OpenStreetMap update replaces them with real entries.

Plan it with stops in the tour planner

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Ceneri (opens in a new tab)
https://swissfederalism.ch/en/swiss-passes-2025 (opens in a new tab)
Source: Demo data (not real pass status)
Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Always confirm with official road info before riding. Official road info: the cantonal road offices and national traffic information.

Monte Ceneri