The Furka Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. While it is a paved wide road, it has a large number of switchbacks and hairpin turns, which will make even the biggest roller coaster enthusiast dizzy.
When you combine that with the fact that you’re driving on the side of cliffs plus the fact that you’ll have to drive up and down steep gradients, you can imagine why this road is so challenging. And if you’re thinking about driving this road in the winter, you better rethink that idea.
Skippers Canyon Road
If you don’t trust a road that was hand carved 140 years ago, then don’t come to Skipper Canyon Road on New Zealand’s South Island. The road is so narrow that if you come up against a car coming in the opposite direction, one of you will have to reverse until there’s a wider place to pass.
This could lead to you reversing for up to two miles on an unpaved road with no barriers. And even worse than this, if you get into an accident on this road and you’re in a rental car, the rental car insurance might not cover the damage done.
Bayburt Of Yolu
Located in Turkey’s Trabzon province, you’ll find the Bayburt of Yolu road. The road is surrounded by a steep drop of hundreds of feet. While most people would be scared off from that alone, that’s not the only reason to make you turn your car around the other way (if you’re able to).
The road is extremely narrow and has a lot of sharp curves. Plus, it’s a gravel road. The worst is that the gravel on the road is loose and you can feel the rocks falling down from beneath your car while you drive. Definitely not the way you want to feel when you’re that high up. Even an expert driver needs to take major precaution.
Oh-My-God Road
This trail in Colorado might offer you some stunning scenery, but it will definitely have you saying “Oh my god” while driving through it. The 8.46 mile road is a two-way road, but it doesn’t fit much more than a car and three quarters. So, passing anybody on this road can result in an accident. The road has no guard rails and washed out shoulders not to mention it has incredibly steep cliffs.
The road is also poorly maintained during the winter so it’s not recommended to drive on it unless you’re in a 4WD vehicle and you’re an experienced driver. Formerly, the road was used as a main passageway between mining camps. These days, it’s simply reserved for those amongst us who are daring enough and in seek of an exhilarating and rustic driving experience.
Col du Chaussy
You can’t have a grand mountain region like the Alps without also having some dangerous roads in it well. The Col du Chassy is a high mountain pass in France which is at an elevation of 5,029 feet. It is one of the most stunning drives in the world. It’s also one of the most amazing examples of mountainside engineering. It has 17 hairpin turns, which allow the road to climb a cliff face. This is about the last place you want your breaks to stop working.
The road is a type of balcony road. If you have a fear of heights, this is one road you’ll definitely want to avoid. The slope is around 7-8% most of the way, but looking at the view can make your stomach turn, although the view is unbeatable and you may just want to peek.