Alpine Passes

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Valparola Pass

Valparola Pass

Passo di Valparola

Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige

2,192m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,192m
Route length
15 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
10
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SFalzarego junction
15 km · max 10%
Valparola Pass (2,192m)
Descent
ELa Villa / Stern
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Often traversed with neighboring Falzarego. Features the restored WWI Forte Tre Sassi museum. Views of the Fanes and Conturines peaks.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,395m1,597m1,799m2,000m2,202m0 km5 km10 km15 km2,202m
281m gain
887m loss
2,106m → 2,202m → 1,500m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

10

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

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
46.5251°N, 11.9974°E
Start (Falzarego junction)
46.5188°N, 12.0084°E
End (La Villa / Stern)
46.5818°N, 11.8970°E
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