Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Forcella Lavardet

Forcella Lavardet

Italy · Veneto / Friuli Venezia Giulia

1,542m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,542m
Route length
25 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
23
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SLozzo di Cadore
25 km · max 10%
Forcella Lavardet (1,542m)
Descent
ESauris
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A scenic pass connecting the Cadore with the Carnia, passing through forests near the Dolomiti Friulane. Less known but attractive scenery.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

590m788m985m1,183m1,380m0 km20 km40 km60 km1,380m
1,718m gain
1,560m loss
840m → 1,380m → 998m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

23

Serious switchback territory

When to Drive

May - November (Best: July - September)

  • Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
46.4667°N, 12.5333°E
Start (Lozzo di Cadore)
46.4833°N, 12.4333°E
End (Sauris)
46.4500°N, 12.7000°E
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