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Stelvio Pass
Europe's highest paved mountain pass with 48 hairpin turns through the Alps
Italian Alps17 miles1.5 hours
Route
2 stops- 1Start
Prato allo Stelvio
Prato allo Stelvio, South Tyrol, Italy
- 2Destination
Bormio
Bormio, Sondrio, Italy
About this drive
The Stelvio Pass in northern Italy is widely regarded as one of the greatest driving roads in the world. Winding through the Ortler Alps at 2,757 metres above sea level, its 48 numbered hairpin bends on the eastern side are legendary among enthusiasts. The road offers breathtaking views of glaciers, alpine meadows, and jagged peaks, and is a must-drive for anyone who considers themselves a true road tripper.
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