Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Forcella Staulanza

Forcella Staulanza

Italy · Veneto

1,766m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,766m
Route length
25 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
18
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SForno di Zoldo
25 km · max 10%
Forcella Staulanza (1,766m)
Descent
ESelva di Cadore
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Dramatic pass between the Pelmo and Civetta massifs. The view of Monte Pelmo from the summit is a classic Dolomite panorama.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

847m1,079m1,312m1,544m1,776m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,776m
957m gain
466m loss
847m → 1,776m → 1,338m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

18

Serious switchback territory

When to Drive

May - November (Best: July - September)

  • Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
46.4206°N, 12.1043°E
Start (Forno di Zoldo)
46.3466°N, 12.1771°E
End (Selva di Cadore)
46.4514°N, 12.0345°E
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