Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio)
48 numbered hairpins to the 2nd-highest paved pass in the Alps.
| Length | 49 km |
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| Duration | 1 day |
| Skill | Advanced |
| Season | Jun-Sep (closed winter) |
| Region | Alps & Dolomites |
The benchmark Alpine ride: from Bormio's thermal-bath valley up 48 numbered stone-markered hairpins to 2,757 m, then down into Stelvio National Park. Tight, exposed, few barriers — earns its Advanced rating.
The route
On your way
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Bormio Town
Base town; thermal baths.
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The 48 Hairpins Twisty section
Numbered switchbacks to the summit.
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Stelvio Pass summit Viewpoint
2,757 m.
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Stelvio National Park Viewpoint
One of Italy's largest parks.
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Stilfs / Stelvio Town
Descent town.
Where to stay
Good bases along the route — search live availability on Booking.com:
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Ride safe
- Narrow, few barriers
- Watch cyclists
- Rockfall / wet / shaded ice even in summer
Things to know
- Start early to beat traffic and buses in peak season.
