Global Mountain Pass Intelligence • Updated January 2026

MOUNTAIN PASSES

Complete encyclopedia of world's mountain passes • Real-time status • Strategic analysis • Trekking intelligence

247
Total Passes
+12 in 2025
168
Currently Open
68%
34
Closed
Winter
5,540
Highest (m)
Khardung La
Quick Results
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168
Open
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28
Restricted
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34
Closed
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17
Seasonal

Global Pass Network

Interactive map showing all mountain passes worldwide • Click markers for details

Elevation Legend
>5,500m (Extreme)
4,500-5,500m (Very High)
3,500-4,500m (High)
2,500-3,500m (Moderate)
1,500-2,500m (Low)
<1,500m (Accessible)
Status
Open
Restricted
Closed
Seasonal

Global Statistics

Real-time analytics across all mountain passes

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247
Total Passes Tracked
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68
Countries Covered
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89
Trekking Passes
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23
High Risk Passes
Passes by Elevation Range
Passes by Continent
Difficulty Distribution
Seasonal Accessibility
Risk Analysis by Type

All Mountain Passes

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Status
Difficulty
Access Type
Elevation Range: 0m - 8,000m
0m 8,000m

Pass Comparison Table

Compare key metrics across all passes

Pass Name Location Elevation Status Difficulty Access Open Months Risk Level Strategic Value

Top Passes by Category

Record holders and notable passes

Highest Motorable Passes
  • Khardung La - 5,359m (India) 🇮🇳
  • Tanglang La - 5,328m (India) 🇮🇳
  • Khunjerab Pass - 4,693m (Pakistan-China) 🇵🇰🇨🇳
  • Chang La - 5,360m (India) 🇮🇳
  • Marsimik La - 5,582m (India) 🇮🇳
Most Strategic Passes
  • Khyber Pass - Historic invasion route 🇦🇫🇵🇰
  • Khunjerab Pass - CPEC/BRI critical 🇵🇰🇨🇳
  • Brenner Pass - Europe's busiest 🇦🇹🇮🇹
  • Salang Pass - Afghanistan's lifeline 🇦🇫
  • Nathu La - India-China trade 🇮🇳🇨🇳
Most Dangerous Passes
  • Zoji La - Avalanche prone, narrow 🇮🇳
  • Salang Pass - Avalanches, conflict 🇦🇫
  • Lowari Pass - Unpaved, landslides 🇵🇰
  • North Yungas Road - "Death Road" 🇧🇴
  • Stelvio Pass - 48 hairpin turns 🇮🇹
Best Trekking Passes
  • Thorong La - Annapurna Circuit 🇳🇵
  • Cho La - Everest region 🇳🇵
  • Salkantay Pass - Machu Picchu route 🇵🇪
  • Col du Galibier - Tour de France 🇫🇷
  • Hampta Pass - Beginner-friendly 🇮🇳
Most Historic Passes
  • Khyber Pass - Alexander, Mughals, British 🇦🇫🇵🇰
  • Brenner Pass - Roman Via Claudia Augusta 🇦🇹🇮🇹
  • Great St. Bernard - Napoleon's crossing 🇨🇭🇮🇹
  • Chilkoot Pass - 1897 Gold Rush 🇺🇸🇨🇦
  • Karakoram Pass - Ancient Silk Road 🇮🇳🇨🇳
Most Scenic Passes
  • Stelvio Pass - 48 switchbacks 🇮🇹
  • Grossglockner - Alpine panorama 🇦🇹
  • Trollstigen - Norwegian fjords 🇳🇴
  • Khardung La - Himalayan views 🇮🇳
  • Paso Los Libertadores - Andes majesty 🇨🇱🇦🇷

Strategic Pass Network

Visual representation of global pass connectivity