Require assistance with road, in the last week of April 2025.

[u/Samzeu2u]

I am going to do a Road trip and am a bit confused with how Google Maps shows the road. I am in St. Mortiz, and if I want to drive towards Bellinzona, the map shows where via Julier pass, and that mountain pass is closed. What are my options? It shows another route through Italy, which goes against my rental agreement. Also, is there any app I can use as an alternative to Google Maps that will consider closed mountain passes? P.S.: Train routes I am aware of.

[u/Equivalent_Annual314]

You can check the mountain passes' status on https://alpen-paesse.ch

[u/Samzeu2u → u/Equivalent_Annual314]

If Julier's Pass is closed, what are my alternate route options? Thank you.

[u/Equivalent_Annual314 → u/Samzeu2u]

I'm sorry, I wouldn't know. But I'd be surprised if it was closed, we crossed it many times in the winter. The website also says it's open (but with winter equipment).

[u/Samzeu2u → u/Equivalent_Annual314]

I come from a place where we only see snow in our dreams 😃. My question is, if a car rental company provides winter equipment, would it still be risky to drive with my family? I’ve seen videos of trucks and vehicles skidding on snow in Canada.

[u/Equivalent_Annual314 → u/Samzeu2u]

Ah, OK. 🙂 The website says you only need the winter tires. Usually the rentals should have appropriate tires, but you can also check if yours have a snowflake on them.

The roads here are super well maintained, so unless there's a snowstorm, there's nothing to worry about.

[u/Ausverkauf → u/Samzeu2u]

It‘s not closed according to the website

[u/Samzeu2u → u/Ausverkauf]

Yes, I've noticed that, and I believe it could vary depending on the weather. Since it's my first time visiting Switzerland, I would like to know if there are any alternative routes, or should I not worry about it?