Bernese Alps

Conquer the Bernese Alps circuits in Forza Horizon 3! Get expert tips and strategies for Festival Circuit, Stadplatz, Club Circuit, and their reverse layouts.

Alright, so you've made it to the Bernese Alps in Forza Horizon 3. This area throws a few different track layouts at you, but don't sweat it. We'll get you through these circuits like a pro. Think of it as a big, winding playground in the mountains.

There are a few main circuits here, and then their reverse versions. Let's break 'em down:

• Festival Circuit: This is your main event, a big 3.63-mile loop. It's got a bit of everything – hills, a tunnel through a mountainside, and even a cool section where the track crosses over itself with a bridge and an underpass, making a sort of half-figure-eight.
• Stadplatz: Similar to the Festival Circuit in size and shape, but this one takes you through a town. It's 3.08 miles long and features a big hill. The main difference in strategy here is that you'll skip the tunnel section and go straight around it.
• Club Circuit: This one's a bit shorter at 2.52 miles. It's got a unique shape, kind of like a lopsided infinity symbol, and includes a part where it circles back on itself.
• Festival Circuit Reverse, StadPlatz Reverse, and Club Circuit Reverse: Yep, you guessed it. These are just the main tracks run in the opposite direction. The layout is the same, but the flow and the turns you need to anticipate will be flipped.

General Driving Strategy for the Bernese Alps Tracks:

When you first hit the accelerator, ease into it. The first turn comes up fast, so you won't need to brake too hard since you won't be going super fast. After that, you'll blast under a short overpass on a quick straight. At the end of that, there's a left turn. Slow down just a touch, and aim for the inside of the turn. This lets you take it wider and carry more speed. You'll then hit a short downhill straightaway that leads to a small curve, immediately followed by a big, sweeping turn. You'll need to slow down considerably here. Try to hug the inside of this turn as much as possible because there isn't much room to go wide. After that, you'll get a brief chance to speed up before another turn. Slow down a bit for that one, and then you can really open it up heading towards the tunnel. Just outside the tunnel is a medium-sized turn. You'll probably be going pretty fast, so again, aim for the inside and then drift out slightly to keep your momentum. This turn is super wide, so use that to your advantage. Next up are a couple of quick, mild left and right turns – don't slow down too much for these. Then comes a long straightaway, followed by a mild S-turn and then a sharp left. You'll need to slow down a lot for that sharp left, so take it on the inside. Finally, there's another high-speed straightaway that leads right to the finish line. Remember, on these mountain tracks, smooth inputs and anticipating the turns are key to carrying speed and getting the best times.