Where is the mountain pass in Goldfinger?

Where is the mountain pass in Goldfinger?

Furka Pass
Furka Pass is the legendary Swiss mountain pass that gained fame after it was featured in a car chase scene in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger” from 1964. An Aston Martin DB5 and a Ford Mustang climbed this scenic driving road, located in the Uri/Valais region of Switzerland.

Where is Furka?

Switzerland
Furka Pass, mountain pass between Uri and Valais cantons of south-central Switzerland. It lies at 7,976 feet (2,431 metres), just south of the Dammastock peak (11,909 feet [3,630 metres]).

Where does the Furka Pass start?

The Furka Pass is one of the finest mountain passes in the Swiss Alps, running for approximately 35KM, starting from the village of Obergoms in the south west, finishing in the more well know Andermatt in the east.

How do you get a Furka Pass?

There is no direct connection from Zürich to Furka Pass. However, you can take the train to Göschenen, take the train to Andermatt, take the walk to Andermatt, Bahnhof, then take the line 681 bus to Furka Passhöhe. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Furka Pass.

Can you drive the Furka Pass?

With most travelers opting for the tunnel train, car enthusiasts and motorcyclists can enjoy all 31 km (19 miles) of the Furka relatively traffic free. The only other people you’re likely to see up there are fellow gearheads.

How long does it take to drive the Furka Pass?

1 Hour, 23 Minutes
Best Alpine Drives in Switzerland

Scenic Drive	Distance	Estimated Time
Furka Pass	27 miles	1 Hour, 23 Minutes
St. Gotthard Pass	39 miles	51 Minutes
Bernina Pass	27 miles	55 Minutes
Simplon Pass	41 miles	1 Hour, 4 Minutes

How long is the Furka Pass?

The pass is 31.5 km (19,57 miles) long, running from Andermatt (in the Canton of Uri) to Gletsch (in the Canton of Valais).

Why is Hotel Belvedere closed?

Hotel Belvédère closed its operation indefinitely back in 2016. Unfortunately, the hotel is one of the first Swiss victims of climate change. The 11,000-year-old glacier that used to be right at the building entrance has been receding 10 centimeters each day, retracting farther and farther away into the distance.

How high is Furka Pass?

7,969′
Furka Pass/Elevation

How do I get to Rhone glacier?

Rhône Glacier is best accessible by car, but also via public transport. If arriving by public transport: You can book your journey through SBB to “Gletsch, Post.” From “Gletsch Post,” it’s a 2 minute walk from the Rhône Glacier visitor center.

How big is the Rhone Glacier?

Rhône Glacier
Area	17.60 km2 (6.80 sq mi) (1973)
Length	9.09 km (5.65 mi) (1879), 8.00 km (4.97 mi) (1973), 7.65 km (4.75 mi) (2016)
Highest elevation	3,630 m (11,910 ft)
Lowest elevation	2,200 m (7,200 ft)

What is happening to the Rhone glacier?

Increasing temperatures are gradually melting the ice and a lake is forming (and rapidly increasing) over the last few years in the glacier forefront. According to the most recent numbers, the glacier lost ~1300 m during the last 120 years.