Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio)
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.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio)? ▼
Stelvio Pass (Passo dello Stelvio) spans 31 miles and packs approximately 280 curves (9.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,025 ft - 9,045 ft (2,757m Stelvio Pass) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Bormio, Lombardy, Italy (Latitude 46.4678, Longitude 10.3753) and finishes at Prato allo Stelvio (Prad am Stilfserjoch), South Tyrol, Italy (Latitude 46.6186, Longitude 10.5919).
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