9 Supercar Road Trips on the World's Most Scenic Routes

Straddled between Italy and Switzerland, the Stelvio Pass is exceptionally stunning and the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps. The 29-mile Stelvio Pass is the perfect scenic route for nimble supercars, offering an intense driving experience through the Italian Alps

This iconic route is known for its challenging hairpin turns, of which there are 48 on the northern side. Many visitors prefer the drive up through the hairpin bends, with areas where you can safely pull over and savor the moment and scenery until you are ready to continue.

The pass is open between July and October, with the mountain slopes a picturesque green. With fewer visitors, you may find you have more of the open road to yourself if you travel in September or October, when the pass may be quieter.

Noted as one of the best driving roads in the world, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road features endless uphill turns and spectacular scenery. This 30-mile route of well-maintained asphalt winds through undulating green and gold vistas.

Your supercar adventure will take you from Bruck in Salzburg to Heiligenblut in Carinthia, traversing the Hohe Tauern National Park. Witness Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner, standing at 12,460 feet, and the Pasterze Glacier, the largest in the Eastern Alps.

Open between May and November, the combination of winding roads and sweeping straights allows for an exhilarating driving experience for supercar enthusiasts. The Gamsgrubenweg hiking trail, Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe viewpoint, and several traditional eating spots are some of the highlights to be enjoyed along the way.

The Furka Pass is one of Europe’s more well-known routes, renowned for its captivating views of the Swiss Alps and the Rhône Glacier. Featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger, the pass has gained legendary status among driving enthusiasts.

Part of the “big three,” the Furka Pass can be combined with the nearby Grimsel and Susten passes, creating an epic supercar touring experience. The pass features 36 hairpin bends, steep gradients, and sweeping curves, with some straighter sections offering a varied and exciting driving experience.

The Furka Pass provides a thrilling test of driver skill and vehicle performance as you fully experience a supercar’s acceleration, handling, and braking capabilities on winding roads. Accessible from June to October, the pass is a summer attraction for supercar enthusiasts.

The fully paved Col de l’Iseran mountain pass is located in the Savoie region of the French Alps, at an elevation of 9,068 feet. The road is part of the Route des Grandes Alpes, a great collection of open roads from the mountains to the sea.

Open only from late May to October, the Col de l’Iseran offers seasonal accessibility. As you travel in your luxury car along the D902, incredible views of glaciers and panoramic vistas of surrounding peaks create a visually stunning driving experience through the French Alps.

Known as the “King of the Alps,”  and featured in the Tour de France cycle race, the pass is a bucket-list experience for supercar explorers. Slow down with a visit to beautiful villages such as Bonneval-sur-Arc, with its stone walls and lauze roofs.

Crowned as one of the world’s most spectacular driving routes, the Great Ocean Road covers around 150 miles of stunning coastline. This iconic Australian road comprises rugged cliffs and pristine shoreline, perfect for a supercar adventure.

Cruise in your sleek sportscar, low to the ground, feeling one with the ocean as you hug the coastline. The eight remaining limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean, setting up epic photographic opportunities at sunrise or sunset.

Experiences along the Great Ocean Road include witnessing crashing waves against Thunder Cave and Cape Otway Lighthouse at the end of the route. Take a turn into the Great Otway National Park and enjoy waterfalls and wildlife in this lush rainforest.

Hugging the eastern coast of Croatia, the Adriatic Magistral North stretches from Rijeka to Split and is part of the stunning and popular Jadranska Magistrala. This route combines challenging corners with spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea.

Considered to be one of the top five roads in the world for supercar adventures, it offers a perfect blend of excitement and scenery. The terrain is challenging, with winding roads and steep inclines giving opportunities for you to take a break at scenic lookout points.

The route is mostly a two-lane road and is well-maintained, allowing for smooth driving in high-performance cars. It passes through historic towns and offers access to traditional Croatian cuisine and local charm.

The Hải Vân route from Da Nang to Huế is noted as one of the world’s best coastal roads, offering spectacular views and thrilling winding roads. Ocean vistas and forest-covered mountains create a stunning backdrop for your supercar adventure.

This 13-mile route dishes up an exhilarating drive along a mountain road boasting numerous curves and hairpin turns. Climbing to around 1,640 feet above sea level, the elevation changes provide dramatic ascents and descents, the smooth surface of this well-maintained, paved road offering a high-quality driving experience.

The road can be driven in either direction, offering spectacular vistas of the South China Sea, misty mountains, and lush forests. With minimal traffic and outstanding natural beauty, this road that connects two major tourist destinations feels like one that’s been made of ribbons and provides an unforgettable drive.

Wind your way around the dramatic rugged cliffs of the Cape Peninsula as you drive the thrilling Chapman’s Peak that connects Noordhoek and Hout Bay in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The drive features spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as mountain peaks and rocky outcrops silhouetted against an early-morning sun or amber sunset. Feel the wind in your hair as you take bend after bend in an open-top luxury car on this 5,6-mile route on one side of Cape Town’s famous Table Mountain.

Open year-round depending on the weather, “Chappies,” as locals know it, is an exceptionally well-maintained toll road. At times, it may seem like you are driving through the mountain, with some of the rock hanging over the road. There are numerous viewpoints at which to stop to capture an idyllic photograph of blue sea, rugged mountains, and a splash of pristine beach.

Combine your love for wild rides and winelands when driving the roundtrip route of Calchaquí Valleys in Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta, Tucuman, and Catamarca. The route sees low traffic, spans a distance of over 300 miles, and offers multiple itineraries for extended supercar tours.

Elevation ranges from 4,921 feet to 10,170 feet above sea level, which provides exciting altitude variations for driving. The region experiences dry weather, with significant day-night temperature variations, providing optimal conditions for driving and preserving supercars. Road conditions vary from paved highways to gravel roads, and the route is open all year round.

Renowned for its high-altitude vineyards, historic towns like Cachi, and archaeological sites such as the Quilmes Ruins, you could build culture into your supercar adventure, stopping to explore at leisure. Or simply take to the open road and soak up the valley’s colorful scenery, comprising rock formations, towering mountains, rolling hills, and iconic vineyards.

Take to the open road in style and comfort when exploring scenic roads in your supercar. Traverse mountain passes, take a drive along stunning roads that hug rugged coastlines, and chase a dreamy sunset as you travel along a stretch of the desert.

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