Status

Closedsince 30 Oct 2026

Closed for winter (demo)

Opening expected: Summer

Source: Demo data (not real pass status)

Checked 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

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Sample data

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Rating

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

Passklar rating from route data

3.5

Provisional rating (little data)

Data coverage 50% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

Riding funweight 30%4.0

gradient: no source · hairpins: no counted source · 28.5 km long
Viewsweight 25%4.0

summit 2,252 m · viewpoints: no data · no glacier/lake mentioned
Roadweight 15%1.5

narrow road · surface partly rough per source (−0.5)
Quietweight 15%5.0

little traffic
Facilitiesweight 15%3.0

2 food, stay or fuel entries (curated entries only)

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Closed

No stars for today while the pass is closed or its status is unknown.

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

Sample data

01

Live view

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

No webcam is available for this pass at the moment.

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

Conthey (514 m) vs summit (2,252 m)
Day	Valley		Summit (estimated)
Day	min / max °C	Rain	min / max °C	Rain	Wind
Sat 31 Oct	8 / 14	10% · 0.0 mm	−3 / 3	10% · 0.0 mm	54 km/h
Sun 1 Nov	5 / 11	80% · 2.9 mm	−6 / 0	80% · 2.9 mm	14 km/h
Mon 2 Nov	6 / 11	40% · 2.5 mm	−6 / 0	40% · 2.5 mm	21 km/h
Tue 3 Nov	8 / 14	80% · 9.7 mm	−3 / 3	80% · 9.7 mm	13 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

−3 to 3 °C

feels like −10 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 40 km/h (Col du Sanetsch (Sanetschpass)) · Summit arrival about 09:00
Tyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently

Full advice in the pass planner

Tyres & road Rule of thumbAir near freezing: wet patches can freeze, especially on shaded stretches, bridges and...

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 with liners.

Jacket Rule of thumbFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed.Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →

Matching bundle for this pass now

Autumn bundle 4.5

Chosen by month (October), summit 2,252 m and today's forecast. 2 of 10 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

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Tyres & road SafetyAir near freezing: wet patches can freeze, especially on shaded stretches, bridges and dips. If there is ice, do not ride. Rule of thumb
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 with liners. Rule of thumb
Jacket SafetyFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed. Rule of thumb Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →
Base layer SafetyThermal underwear top and bottom. Rule of thumb
Mid layer SafetyThick mid layer. Rule of thumb
Mid layer SafetyEarly on the summit is the coldest part of the day. Wear a layer you can take off in the valley later. Rule of thumb
Neck SafetyBalaclava. Rule of thumb
Heated gear SafetyHeated vest, gloves or grips strongly recommended. Rule of thumb
Riding SafetyConsider a later start: the summit is usually warmer around midday. Check the ice rule below. 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

Dead-end high road from the Sion vineyards to the Sanetsch dam: narrow, single lane for the last ~10 km, with an 800 m rock tunnel near the col; no road down to Gsteig (cable car only).

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

Today’s high on top

3°

Col du Sanetsch · 2,252 m · 14° down in Conthey · estimated

Stations
Station	km	Altitude	Average gradient to next	Temp. vs start
Conthey	0.0	514 m	7%	±0 °C
Col du Sanetsch	24.3	2,252 m	-5%	−11 °C
Lac de Sanetsch (dam)	28.5	2,034 m	–	−10 °C

Difficulty: Moderate

Road width: Narrow
Traffic: Low
Winter: Closed in winter

No reliable max gradient → moderate by rule, but treat it as a serious road: about 1,700 m of climbing, single lane for the last ~10 km, and an ~800 m tunnel that riders describe as dimly lit or dark on the curve, with potholes (cols-cyclisme comments 2012–2025). Low traffic because it is a dead end.

Sources: cols-cyclisme.com (opens in a new tab), myswitzerland.com (opens in a new tab), en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)

Noise limits and bans within 60 km

No listed restriction within 60 km.

06

Along the way: views, food, fuel

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

View 1
Food & drink 3
Fuel 1
Stay 1

0.6 km
Demo-Tankstelle 25 Demo Fuel station

Season
–

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
5.5 km
Demo-Einkehr 51 Demo Restaurant

Season
June–October

Opening hours
Jun-Oct: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
13.7 km
Demo-Café 15 Demo Café

Season
–

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
16.2 km
Demo-Aussicht 34 Demo Viewpoint

Season
open access

Opening hours
unknown

Source
Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
22.0 km
Hôtel du Sanetsch Hotel / guest house · 2,048 m Hotel and restaurant at Tsanfleuron, about 2 km south of the summit on the road from Conthey. The source gives no season.

Season
–

Source
tourduwildhorn.ch (opens in a new tab) · Website (opens in a new tab)
28.5 km
Auberge du Barrage (Sanetsch) Restaurant · 2,058 m Inn by the dam, about 4 km north of the summit at the end of the road; food only, no rooms.

Season
–

Source
tourduwildhorn.ch (opens in a new tab)

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/Sanetsch_Pass (opens in a new tab)
https://www.motorradundreisen.de/alpenpaesse/298_sanetsch-col.html (opens in a new tab)
https://www.cols-cyclisme.com/alpes-bernoises/suisse/col-du-sanetsch-depuis-sion-c599.htm (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.

Col du Sanetsch (Sanetschpass)