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.

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The planner works out real road distances and daily driving times, adds hotels along the way and lets you change any stop.
DAY 1

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

Day 1 in Google Maps

DAY 2

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

Day 2 in Google Maps

DAY 3

Bormio to Merano

Up to the Stelvio summit again and over the Umbrail into Val Müstair, then down to Merano.

Day 3 in Google Maps

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