Passo Gavia, Lombardy

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Passo Gavia

Narrower and more exposed than Stelvio; rewarding but demanding in a wide car.
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Length27 miles43 km
Driving timeAbout 1 hr 5 minwithout stops
OpenJun to Octusually
RoadSingle-trackmoderate
Low carsFine with care
MotorcyclesGood

Before you go

No barriers in places and not much room to pass. Rewarding, but not relaxing in a wide car.

Which way round

Bormio to Ponte di Legno; the southern side is the narrow, exposed one.

When it’s open

Usually open Jun to Oct. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Ponte di Legno
  2. summit
  3. Bormio

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