Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Sella Nevea

Sella Nevea

Italy · Friuli Venezia Giulia

1,190m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,190m
Route length
20 km
Max gradient
9%
Hairpins
13
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SChiusaforte
20 km · max 9%
▲Sella Nevea (1,190m)
Descent
EBovec (SLO border)
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Road pass in the Julian Alps beneath Monte Canin. Leads to a small ski area and continues into Slovenia. Dramatic karst limestone scenery.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

389m591m792m994m1,195m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,195m
↑1,144m gain
↓1,065m loss
394m → 1,195m → 473m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

13

Plenty of switchbacks to test your line

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.
  • ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
46.3904°N, 13.4763°E
Start (Chiusaforte)
46.4083°N, 13.3167°E
End (Bovec (SLO border))
46.3389°N, 13.5522°E
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