Stelvio Pass
Passo dello Stelvio
Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige / Lombardy
2,757m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,757m
- Route length
- 49.5 km
- Max gradient
- 14%
- Hairpins
- 79
- Driving difficulty
- Expert (5/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SPrato allo Stelvio
49.5 km · max 14%
▲Stelvio Pass (2,757m)
Descent
EBormio
The highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps at 2,757m. Famous for its 48 hairpin bends on the Prato side and a legendary Giro d'Italia summit.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,962m gain
↓1,654m loss
908m → 2,769m → 1,216m
Difficulty
Expert
5/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
79
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.5287°N, 10.4531°E
- Start (Prato allo Stelvio)
- 46.6178°N, 10.5928°E
- End (Bormio)
- 46.4683°N, 10.3714°E
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Image: Damian Morys from New York City, United States / CC BY 2.0