How high is the Stelvio Pass?

The Stelvio Pass lies at 2,758 metres and links Bormio (Valtellina) and Prato allo Stelvio (Val Venosta).

Is the Stelvio Pass open in winter?

No: it is closed in winter. Recent dates and the official sites for today's status are on the page Passes open and closed.

Which routes cross the Stelvio Pass?

It is on Ellevolante. On dolomitiexperiences.com you will find the map, stages and PDF guide for each route.

Can you drive the Stelvio Pass by car?

Yes: the road is paved and open to traffic. In summer, set off early in the morning to avoid traffic and cyclists.

Stelvio Pass by motorbike.

By Edoardo · published October 19, 2026

In short

The Stelvio Pass (2,758 m) is the highest road pass in Italy and the second highest in Europe, after the Col de l'Iseran. The SS 38 links Bormio, in Valtellina, with Prato allo Stelvio, in Val Venosta, through 88 hairpins: 48 on the South Tyrol side and 40 on the Lombardy side.

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What it is like to ride.

The Stelvio Pass hairpins on the Trafoi side, seen from above

The Trafoi side is the famous one: after the turn-off for Solda the 48 hairpins begin, tight and one after the other, all the way to the top. From Bormio the climb is about 21.5 km with 40 hairpins, steadier until the last 3 km. On the Lombardy side, at about 2,500 metres, the road over the Umbrail Pass branches off towards Switzerland. Set off early: in summer the hairpins fill with motorbikes, cars and cyclists. And bring a warm layer, because up there it is cold even in summer.

What to see.

The pass lies in the Stelvio National Park, between the Ortler and the Livrio glacier, where people ski in summer. The road was built between 1820 and 1825 to a design by Carlo Donegani, and it turned 200 in 2025. Since 1965 the Stelvio has been the Cima Coppi every time the Giro d'Italia crosses it.

For your ride.

The Stelvio Pass is one of the eight passes in the pass challenge, the tournament where riders vote for the finest pass in the Dolomites.

Useful links.

Mountain weather: ARPA Lombardia
Mountain weather: meteo.report (South Tyrol, Trentino, Tyrol)
Is the road open today: Anas
Is the road open today: South Tyrol traffic centre
Passes open and closed: winter closures and official sources

Links to official external sites, checked in October 2026.

Where it is.

Map of the Stelvio Pass (2,758 m) and nearby passes

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On our routes.

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Frequently asked questions.

How high is the Stelvio Pass?: The Stelvio Pass lies at 2,758 metres and links Bormio (Valtellina) and Prato allo Stelvio (Val Venosta).
Is the Stelvio Pass open in winter?: No: it is closed in winter. Recent dates and the official sites for today's status are on the page Passes open and closed.
Which routes cross the Stelvio Pass?: It is on Ellevolante. On dolomitiexperiences.com you will find the map, stages and PDF guide for each route.
Can you drive the Stelvio Pass by car?: Yes: the road is paved and open to traffic. In summer, set off early in the morning to avoid traffic and cyclists.

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