Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Umbrail Pass

Umbrail Pass

Giogo di Santa Maria

Italy · Lombardy

2,501m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,501m
Route length
15 km
Max gradient
12%
Hairpins
33
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
June - October

Route & Map

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Route

SStelvio road junction
15 km · max 12%
Umbrail Pass (2,501m)
Descent
ESanta Maria Val Müstair (CH)
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Branches off the Stelvio road on the Italian side to connect with Switzerland's Val Müstair. Shares the initial climb with the Stelvio. The highest Swiss road pass summit.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,372m1,672m1,973m2,273m2,573m0 km5 km10 km2,573m
128m gain
1,329m loss
2,573m → 2,573m → 1,372m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

33

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

When to Drive

June - October (Best: July - September)

  • Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
  • At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.

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Coordinates

Summit
46.5333°N, 10.4333°E
Start (Stelvio road junction)
46.5300°N, 10.4400°E
End (Santa Maria Val Müstair (CH))
46.6019°N, 10.4222°E
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