Alpine Passes

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Borcola Pass

Borcola Pass

Passo della Borcola

Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige / Veneto

1,207m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,207m
Route length
25 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
42
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SRovereto
25 km · max 10%
Borcola Pass (1,207m)
Descent
EPosina
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A minor pass connecting the Vallarsa in Trentino with the Pasubio area and Vicenza province. WWI historical significance as the Pasubio was a major battleground.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

211m449m687m925m1,163m0 km20 km40 km1,163m
1,892m gain
1,555m loss
337m → 1,163m → 674m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

42

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

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.
  • With 42 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
45.7667°N, 11.2333°E
Start (Rovereto)
45.8833°N, 11.0500°E
End (Posina)
45.7833°N, 11.2500°E
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