Route library · South Tyrol · Lombardy, Italy
Stelvio and Gavia from Merano
Three days for the two most famous passes in Italy: the Stelvio’s 48 hairpins and the wild Gavia, based in Bormio.3 days · 2 nights · starts in Merano, finishes in Merano
Best months: Jun to Oct, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.
The planner works out real road distances and daily driving times, adds hotels along the way and lets you change any stop.Merano to Bormio
Up the Val Venosta to Prato and every hairpin of the Stelvio’s north side, down to Bormio.
Passes and roads: Stelvio Pass
Where to stay in Bormio
- QC Terme Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi · Bormio · car parking · Check rooms
Bormio to Bormio
Over the narrow Gavia to Ponte di Legno, back to Bormio by the Aprica and Tirano.
Passes and roads: Passo Gavia
Where to stay in Bormio
- QC Terme Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi · Bormio · car parking · Check rooms
Bormio to Merano
Up to the Stelvio summit again and over the Umbrail into Val Müstair, then down to Merano.
Before you go
Check each pass is open on the day, and read our travel advice for the rules and kit where you’re going. More routes