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Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio)

Italy · SS38

The undisputed king of European alpine passes and the second highest paved mountain pass in the Alps at 2,757 meters (9,045 ft). Renowned worldwide for its 48 numbered stone-walled hairpin turns (tornanti) stacked like ribbons on the northeast ramp ascending from Trafoi, paired with 34 switchbacks and narrow tunnels on the Bormio southwest ascent (82 hairpins total). Toll-free on the Italian side. Strictly seasonal snow closures: opens late May/early June and closes November. Demands precise first-gear clutch control, assertive apex lines, and heightened situational awareness around heavy tourist buses.

Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio) runs 31 miles between Bormio, Lombardy, Italy and Prato allo Stelvio (Prad am Stilfserjoch), South Tyrol, Italy. We count about 280 corners along it, which is relentless. A hard road that rewards experience and punishes bravado.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartBormio, Lombardy, Italy46.4678, 10.3753
• High3,025 ft - 9,045 ft (2,757m Stelvio Pass)elevation range
• EndPrato allo Stelvio (Prad am Stilfserjoch), South Tyrol, Italy46.6186, 10.5919

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

Repair within reach

• 0 miBormio Moto Service (Stelvio Base Camp)Bormio, Italy
• 47 miTrento Moto Service (Motostile Trento)Trento, Italy
• 51 miAuto Ikaro BMW Motorrad BolzanoBolzano, Italy
• 53 miValchiavenna Moto Service (Maloja & Splügen Gateway)Chiavenna, Italy

Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.

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• Passo Giau (The Queen of Dolomites Passes)14 mi · 115 corners
• Passo Falzarego & Passo Valparola19 mi · 110 corners
• Passo Fedaia & Marmolada Glacier14 mi · 85 corners
• Passo Campolongo (Sella Ring East Crest)9 mi · 65 corners

Questions riders ask

How long does Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio) take to ride?

About 31 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio) start and end?

It runs between Bormio, Lombardy, Italy and Prato allo Stelvio (Prad am Stilfserjoch), South Tyrol, Italy. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio) a twisty road?

We count about 280 corners across 31 miles, which is relentless.

Is there a GPX file for Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio)?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.