Scenic Drive from the Italian Mont Blanc to Lucerne Via Great St. Bernard & Grimsel Pass

This scenic transalpine road trip begins in the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif, near Courmayeur, and crosses into Switzerland via the historic Great St. Bernard Pass, one of the oldest and most storied crossings in the Alps. The route climbs gradually through alpine valleys and tight switchbacks, eventually reaching the pass, where centuries-old stone buildings and sweeping views set the tone for the journey ahead. Descending into the Swiss canton of Valais, the road meanders through the Rhône Valley before turning northeast to tackle the Grimsel Pass, a dramatic ascent into the Bernese Alps. Surrounded by glacial lakes, bare granite slopes, and towering peaks, the Grimsel Pass offers some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Switzerland. The descent from Grimsel Pass into the Haslital region is equally stunning, with hairpin bends and views of cascading waterfalls. The journey concludes in Lucerne, where alpine vistas give way to lakefront charm, medieval architecture, and the cultural heart of central Switzerland. Ideal in summer or early autumn, this drive combines historic routes, mountain grandeur, and tranquil valleys in a compact yet unforgettable route across the high Alps. This video is part of a series documenting a hiking trip in the Alps, Spring 2025. This video is best viewed on high-resolution HDR displays. Producing such videos takes much effort. You can support this channel at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rubihammer and download the original music tracks at: https://rubihammer.bandcamp.com/ Primary hiking gear used in this trip (Amazon affiliate links): * Garmin inReach Mini 2, Compact Satellite Communicator, https://amzn.to/3N2R4aC * Black Diamond Z-folding Carbon Trekking Poles, https://amzn.to/3R3iUVt * Salomon Advanced Skin 12L Trail Running Vest Backpack: https://amzn.to/3uG0gcT * Salomon Advanced Skin 15L Trail Running Vest Backpack, https://amzn.to/3uG0gcT * Outdoor Research Activeice Sun Gloves, https://amzn.to/3WXTE8u * HOKA ONE ONE Mafate Speed 4 Trail Running Shoes, https://amzn.to/3Kf1G5c Gear used for this video marked with ** Video recording gear used in this trip (Amazon affiliate links): * DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, https://amzn.to/48U0HTF * Secondary action camera: DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo, https://amzn.to/3yulRJP * DJI Osmo Action Freewell 6Pack ND filters, https://amzn.to/4bvPr06 * DJI Osmo Action Extreme Batteries, https://amzn.to/3Vbcrf6 * DJI Osmo Action Extreme Batteries Plus, https://amzn.to/4fVPbJT * GoPro Performance Chest Mount, https://amzn.to/3NT2Gim -------------------------------------- * DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo, https://amzn.to/3WTH9uO * Freewell 14Pack Filter Kit for Osmo Pocket 3, https://amzn.to/3ywE3m8 -------------------------------------- * DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone, https://amzn.to/3WUModI * DJI Mic Mini Wireless Microphone, https://amzn.to/45oxTmD -------------------------------------- * DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone Fly More Combo, https://amzn.to/3eY5efL * Freewell ND filters for DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, https://amzn.to/3KWTAQn * DJI Mini 3 Pro drone protective battery bags, https://amzn.to/3WAMymL -------------------------------------- * Insta360 X3 - 360 degrees Action Camera, https://amzn.to/3YXjKa4 * insta360 X3 Spare Batteries, https://amzn.to/3IRefnJ -------------------------------------- * Samsung Pro Plus 512GB MicroSD card, https://amzn.to/3ji66hI * SanDisk 512GB Extreme MicroSDXC card, https://amzn.to/3BPur4N -------------------------------------- * SmallRig filming iPhone case, https://amzn.to/3TrvhMI * Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap, https://amzn.to/3NC4OYh * Nitecore NB10000 Ultra-Slim 10000mAh Quick-Charge Power Bank, https://amzn.to/3xQrLoz DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided I may receive a small commission, but without any additional charge to you. Original music was created by Rubi Hammer, using Udio: https://www.udio.com/ #switzerland #northitaly #alps #scenicdrive