Route Overview

  • Starting point: Cuvat, France
  • Ending point: Sankt Gallen 9475, Switzerland
  • Distance: ~320 km (200 miles)
  • Duration: Approximately 4.5 – 5 hours (without stops)
  • Key highlights: Mont Blanc views, Lake Geneva, scenic passes, and Swiss countryside

Segment 1: Cuvat to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (via A40)

    • Distance: ~65 km (1 hour)
    • Begin your journey by heading towards Chamonix on the A40 highway, also known as the “Autoroute Blanche,” with views of Mont Blanc. This part of the trip takes you through the stunning Arve Valley, known for its picturesque Alpine villages.

    Things to see:

    • Mont Blanc: Europe’s highest peak
    • Chamonix: Popular ski resort and outdoor adventure town

Segment 2: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Martigny, Switzerland (via Col des Montets)

      • Distance: ~50 km (1 hour)
      • Continue on the scenic D1506 road towards the Col des Montets (1,461 m), crossing into Switzerland through the Vallorcine and then reaching Martigny. This mountain pass offers panoramic views of the French and Swiss Alps.

      Things to see:

      • Col des Montets: Stunning mountain pass with breathtaking views
      • Martigny: Charming Swiss town with Roman ruins and vineyards

Segment 3: Martigny to Montreux (via A9)

      • Distance: ~50 km (45 minutes)
      • From Martigny, head towards Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), passing through scenic vineyards and mountain vistas. Arrive in Montreux, a beautiful lakeside town known for its serene views of the lake and mountains.

      Things to see:

      • Lake Geneva: A pristine lake surrounded by vineyards and snow-capped peaks
      • Montreux: A chic town famous for its annual Jazz Festival and lakeside promenades

Segment 4: Montreux to Interlaken (via A12 and A6)

  • Distance: ~95 km (1.5 hours)
  • Follow the A12 along Lake Geneva’s northern shore before heading towards the Bernese Oberland. You’ll pass rolling vineyards and pristine countryside before reaching Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

Things to see:

  • Interlaken: A charming town surrounded by majestic peaks, known for adventure sports and scenic beauty
  • Jungfrau region: Renowned for its stunning mountain peaks and hiking trails

Segment 5: Interlaken to Sankt Gallen (via A1)

  • Distance: ~110 km (2 hours)
  • From Interlaken, head northeast towards Zurich, and take the A1 to Sankt Gallen. The drive offers glimpses of the rolling Swiss countryside, picturesque villages, and lakes, leading to your destination.

Things to see:

  • Zurich area: Pass the famous Lake Zurich with its scenic shores
  • Sankt Gallen: Known for its Abbey of Saint Gall, a UNESCO World Heritage site