Simplon Pass (Italian side)
Passo del Sempione
Italy · Piedmont
2,005m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,005m
- Route length
- 28 km
- Max gradient
- 9%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round (may close temporarily in winter)
Route & Map
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Route
SSimplon Pass summit (CH border)
28 km · max 9%
▲Simplon Pass (Italian side) (2,005m)
Descent
EDomodossola
Italian descent of the Simplon from the Swiss summit to Domodossola. Napoleon ordered this road built in 1800. Passes through the scenic Divedro gorge.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑867m gain
↓2,587m loss
2,005m → 2,013m → 285m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.2508°N, 8.0347°E
- Start (Simplon Pass summit (CH border))
- 46.2508°N, 8.0347°E
- End (Domodossola)
- 46.1167°N, 8.2917°E
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