Monte Giovo / Jaufen (Penser approach)
Passo di Monte Giovo
Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige
2,094m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,094m
- Route length
- 30 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 23
- Driving difficulty
- Demanding (4/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SMerano / Meran
30 km · max 12%
▲Monte Giovo / Jaufen (Penser approach) (2,094m)
Descent
EJaufenpass summit
This is the same as Jaufen Pass listed separately. The Passer valley approach from Merano through San Leonardo features stunning south-facing views.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,667m gain
↓1,081m loss
317m → 2,089m → 1,903m
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.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.8833°N, 11.3000°E
- Start (Merano / Meran)
- 46.6713°N, 11.1594°E
- End (Jaufenpass summit)
- 46.8833°N, 11.3000°E
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