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)
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
↑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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