Gavia Pass
Passo di Gavia
Italy · Lombardy
2,621m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,621m
- Route length
- 44 km
- Max gradient
- 16%
- Hairpins
- 28
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SBormio
44 km · max 16%
▲Gavia Pass (2,621m)
Descent
EPonte di Legno
A wild, dramatic high pass in the Ortler Alps. Famous for the epic 1988 Giro d'Italia blizzard stage. Narrow and adventurous, especially on the Ponte di Legno side.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,466m gain
↓1,434m loss
1,216m → 2,626m → 1,248m
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
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.3456°N, 10.4908°E
- Start (Bormio)
- 46.4683°N, 10.3714°E
- End (Ponte di Legno)
- 46.2583°N, 10.5097°E
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