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Gardena Pass

Gardena Pass

Passo Gardena / Grödnerjoch

Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige

2,121m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,121m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
11%
Hairpins
27
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round (may close briefly in heavy snow)

Route & Map

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Route

SSelva di Val Gardena
10 km · max 11%
Gardena Pass (2,121m)
Descent
ECorvara in Badia
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Part of the Sellaronda circuit connecting Val Gardena with the Badia valley. Between the Sella group and the Cir peaks. Popular for skiing and cycling.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,523m1,672m1,822m1,971m2,120m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km2,120m
597m gain
612m loss
1,547m → 2,120m → 1,532m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

27

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
46.5333°N, 11.8083°E
Start (Selva di Val Gardena)
46.5567°N, 11.7567°E
End (Corvara in Badia)
46.5500°N, 11.8733°E
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