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Pilot a Porsche across nine iconic Alpine passes in this six-day loop from Zurich to Stelvio, tracing the Glacier Express route and staying in premium mountain hotels. Expect high-elevation switchbacks, programmed GPS navigation, and a mix of dramatic geology and refined hospitality.
Pilot a Porsche across nine iconic Alpine passes in this six-day loop from Zurich to Stelvio, tracing the Glacier Express route and staying in premium mountain hotels. Expect high-elevation switchbacks, programmed GPS navigation, and a mix of dramatic geology and refined hospitality.
You lift off from Zurich’s clean-lined streets into an immediate change of pace: the air thins, hairpins multiply and mountains begin to push the horizon into a more dramatic silhouette. Over six days you’ll pilot a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 through nine of the Alps’ most celebrated passes — from the Glacier Express corridor over Oberalp (2,033 m / 6,700 ft) to the adrenalized climb of Italy’s Stelvio (2,757 m / 9,045 ft).
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Operated by EPIKdrives · Zurich, Zurich
You lift off from Zurich’s clean-lined streets into an immediate change of pace: the air thins, hairpins multiply and mountains begin to push the horizon into a more dramatic silhouette. Over six days you’ll pilot a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 through nine of the Alps’ most celebrated passes — from the Glacier Express corridor over Oberalp (2,033 m / 6,700 ft) to the adrenalized climb of Italy’s Stelvio (2,757 m / 9,045 ft).
These roads are carved into hard rock and glacial valleys that speak to the region’s geologic past: uplifted crystalline cores, glacial cirques and moraine-dotted basins. Human history is layered on top — Roman and medieval trade routes, the 19th-century construction of the Stelvio road under the Austrian Empire, and the iron-laced engineering of the Rhaetian Railway that parallels the Albula and Bernina passes.
Expect a mix of smooth tarmac and narrow alpine shoulders, tunnels hewn into granite, and switchbacks that test braking and focus. The itinerary stitches luxury stays — Renaissance Zurich, The Chedi Andermatt and GrandHotel Kronenhof — with practical supports: programmed GPS, comprehensive insurance and on-route WhatsApp support. A CHF 3,000 credit-card deposit and minimum driver age (23) apply for the Porsche rental.
Practical edge: plan fuel stops (high passes have fewer stations), aim to drive passes mid-morning for clearer weather and lighter traffic, and bring layered clothing for temperature swings. The experience is both a motorsport-minded road trip and an alpine immersion — roads daring you forward while peaks quietly demand respect.
No special permits are needed for private vehicles; bring your driver’s license, passport and a credit card for the rental deposit.
Most alpine passes open late spring through early autumn (roughly May–October), but exact dates vary by year — always check local road-status reports before departure.
The tour includes comprehensive car insurance per the itinerary; verify excess amounts and coverage details with the operator before booking.
Yes — the itinerary includes the Stelvio Pass in Italy; standard border-crossing rules apply and you should carry passport and relevant vehicle rental documentation.
EPIKdrives operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You lift off from Zurich’s clean-lined streets into an immediate change of pace: the air thins, hairpins multiply and mountains begin to push the horizon into a more dramatic silhouette. Over six days you’ll pilot a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 through nine of the Alps’ most celebrated passes — from the Glacier Express corridor over Oberalp (2,033 m / 6,700 ft) to the adrenalized climb of Italy’s Stelvio (2,757 m / 9,045 ft).
You lift off from Zurich’s clean-lined streets into an immediate change of pace: the air thins, hairpins multiply and mountains begin to push the horizon into a more dramatic silhouette. Over six days you’ll pilot a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 through nine of the Alps’ most celebrated passes — from the Glacier Express corridor over Oberalp (2,033 m / 6,700 ft) to the adrenalized climb of Italy’s Stelvio (2,757 m / 9,045 ft).
These roads are carved into hard rock and glacial valleys that speak to the region’s geologic past: uplifted crystalline cores, glacial cirques and moraine-dotted basins. Human history is layered on top — Roman and medieval trade routes, the 19th-century construction of the Stelvio road under the Austrian Empire, and the iron-laced engineering of the Rhaetian Railway that parallels the Albula and Bernina passes.
Expect a mix of smooth tarmac and narrow alpine shoulders, tunnels hewn into granite, and switchbacks that test braking and focus. The itinerary stitches luxury stays — Renaissance Zurich, The Chedi Andermatt and GrandHotel Kronenhof — with practical supports: programmed GPS, comprehensive insurance and on-route WhatsApp support. A CHF 3,000 credit-card deposit and minimum driver age (23) apply for the Porsche rental.
Practical edge: plan fuel stops (high passes have fewer stations), aim to drive passes mid-morning for clearer weather and lighter traffic, and bring layered clothing for temperature swings. The experience is both a motorsport-minded road trip and an alpine immersion — roads daring you forward while peaks quietly demand respect.