Stelvio Pass - Wikipedia
The Stelvio Pass (Italian: Passo dello Stelvio [ˈpasso dello ˈstɛlvjo,-ˈstelvjo] or Giogo dello Stelvio [ˈdʒoːɡo dello ˈstɛlvjo,-ˈstelvjo]; German: Stilfser Joch [ˈʃtɪlfsɐ ˈjɔx]) [1] is a mountain pass in northern Italy bordering Switzerland at an elevation of 2,757 m (9,045 ft) above sea level.
Stelvio Pass, one of the highest roads in the Alps
The Stelvio Pass is the highest road pass in the Italian Alps with an altitude of 2758 meters (9048 ft). Located north-east of Bormio, in the Stelvio National Park, it is also the second-highest road pass in all the Alps.
Passo dello Stelvio - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
First time at the stelvio pass, what can I say, we were struck by the beauty of landscapes and the majesty of the mountains. Climbed from the Atesino side, challenging road (the famous 48 hairpin bends) but of indescribable beauty. Definitely to do at least once in a lifetime.
Stelvio Pass – One of the Greatest Roads in the World
May 2, 2015 · Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio, 2757 m) is one of the greatest passes in the world. It is located in the northwest part of Italian Alps, and it is the second-highest in the Alps (after Col de l’Iseran, 2770 m). In this post, I give some important information about access roads and mountain climbing in the area.
Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio): Ultimate Cyclist’s Guide - BikeTips
Jan 7, 2023 · The Passo dello Stelvio (“Stelvio Pass”) is one of the toughest and most famous sections of road in Europe. The Stelvio Pass is a ruthless climb located in the Italian Dolomites, renowned for its relentless gradients, endless switchbacks, and stunning scenery.
STELVIO PASS - Italy
The Stelvio Pass is located in the municipality of Bormio and marks the border with the province of Bolzano. From the pass starts a cable car leading to the ski slopes of Livrio, summer paradise for skiers who can ski even in summer, while the hundred turns on the three sides, Bormio, Trafoi and Sta Maria, represent the myth for the cyclists ...
The Stelvio Pass and its 70 hairpin bends - Italy Review
Oct 20, 2023 · The Stelvio Pass is one of the most picturesque stretches of road in Italy, crossing the Alps between Lombardy and South Tyrol via 70 dramatic hairpin turns.
Stelvio Pass: The Best Mountain Road in Italy?
In our Stelvio Pass guide, we’ll share all you need to know about driving this incredible mountain route between Bormio and Prato Allo Stelvio. So, pack your bags and get ready to discover the Stelvio Pass, one of Italy’s best driving roads.
Passo Stelvio - Enjoy Stelvio National Park
At 2,758m above sea level, the Stelvio is today the second highest mountain pass in Europe. It connects Bormio to the Trafoi and Venosta valleys in nearby Alto-Adige. It also connects the Engadine area of Switzerland via the Umbrail Pass, only slightly lower in altitude than the Stelvio.
Passo dello Stelvio - Italia.it
The Stelvio Pass is a spectacular depression in the Rhaetian Alps, at a dizzying 2,758 metres above sea level. It is famous for being the highest car pass in Italy and the second highest in Europe. It once connected Milan and Vienna, the two great cities of the Habsburg Empire.