Alpine Passes

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Falzarego Pass

Falzarego Pass

Passo di Falzarego

Italy · Veneto

2,105m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,105m
Route length
20 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
23
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round (may close briefly in heavy snow)

Route & Map

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Route

SCortina d'Ampezzo
20 km · max 10%
Falzarego Pass (2,105m)
Descent
ELa Villa / Stern
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Major Dolomite pass connecting Cortina d'Ampezzo with the Badia valley. Features dramatic WWI fortifications (Forte Tre Sassi) and cable car to Lagazuoi with its WWI tunnel system.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,198m1,448m1,698m1,948m2,198m0 km10 km20 km30 km2,198m
1,078m gain
854m loss
1,198m → 2,198m → 1,422m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

23

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.
  • Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.

Coordinates

Summit
46.5206°N, 12.0067°E
Start (Cortina d'Ampezzo)
46.5369°N, 12.1358°E
End (La Villa / Stern)
46.5750°N, 11.9000°E
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