Bernina Pass (from Tirano)
Passo del Bernina
Italy · Lombardy
2,328m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,328m
- Route length
- 35 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 7
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round (weather permitting)
Route & Map
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Route
STirano
35 km · max 10%
▲Bernina Pass (from Tirano) (2,328m)
Descent
EBernina Pass summit (CH)
Italian approach from Tirano through the Poschiavo valley to the Bernina summit. Tirano is the terminus of the UNESCO Bernina Express. One of the highest year-round passes.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,029m gain
↓149m loss
436m → 2,320m → 2,316m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
7
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.4108°N, 10.0264°E
- Start (Tirano)
- 46.2153°N, 10.1689°E
- End (Bernina Pass summit (CH))
- 46.4108°N, 10.0264°E
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