Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

San Marco Pass

San Marco Pass

Passo di San Marco

Italy · Lombardy

1,992m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,992m
Route length
20 km
Max gradient
11%
Hairpins
42
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SMezzoldo
20 km · max 11%
San Marco Pass (1,992m)
Descent
EAlbaredo per San Marco
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Historic pass connecting Val Brembana with the Valtellina, once a Venetian trade route. Wild mountain landscape with relatively little traffic.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

389m789m1,188m1,588m1,987m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,987m
1,767m gain
1,690m loss
960m → 1,987m → 1,037m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

42

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

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.
  • With 42 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
46.0667°N, 9.6167°E
Start (Mezzoldo)
46.0167°N, 9.6667°E
End (Albaredo per San Marco)
46.1000°N, 9.5833°E
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