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Presolana Pass

Presolana Pass

Passo della Presolana

Italy · Lombardy

1,297m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,297m
Route length
25 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
28
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SClusone
25 km · max 9%
Presolana Pass (1,297m)
Descent
EAngolo Terme
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Pass beneath the striking Presolana wall in the Bergamasque Prealps. Connects the Seriana and Scalve valleys. Popular with cyclists and motorcyclists.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

422m834m1,246m1,658m2,070m0 km20 km40 km2,070m
2,370m gain
2,511m loss
615m → 2,070m → 474m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

28

Serious switchback territory

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 28 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
45.9500°N, 10.0667°E
Start (Clusone)
45.8889°N, 9.9500°E
End (Angolo Terme)
45.8833°N, 10.1500°E
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