At 2757m (9,045ft) above sea level Stelvio Pass is the highest paved road in Italy and, since the 1953 Giro, many pages in the history of cycling has been written on its legendary 88 switchbacks. Not less challenging nor famous are the mighty peaks of Passo Gavia (2621m – 8,600ft) and the harsh ramps of Passo Mortirolo (1852m – 6,075ft). Stelvio National Park is one of Italy’s vastest national parks. It was established in 1935 to protect the flora and fauna as well as the beautiful landscapes of the Ortles-Cevedale mountain group, between Lombardy, Trentino and Alto Adige. Within Trentino, the National Park includes the Peio and Rabbi valleys and ranges from an altitude of Path of peace. The Path of Peace is a 520 km hiking route that connects the Stelvio Pass with the Marmolada of great historical importance: it winds along the line of the Italian-Austrian front of the First World War. To travel it all it takes a month, but you can also undertake it at times. 1. The Great Dolomites Road. The most famous road is the Great Dolomites Road or Grande Strada delle Dolomiti in Italian. You can find some different routes online, but it stretches about 100km long and covers many, many beautiful areas. The Great Dolomite Road starts in Bolzano and ends in Cortina D’Ampezzo. What a ride! Aug. 2022. Climbed the Stelvio from two sides, first from Bormio over the Umbrail Pass. Then we charged downhill and across a wonderful valley in Switzerland and back up via Prado.The climb was brutal but the achievement of negotiating the 88 hairpin bends was so worthwhile. Climb and discover many incredible mountain summits of the Giro d’Italia. The climbs to Passo Mortirollo, Gavia, and of course one of the most famous climbs in the world the climb to the summit of Passo Dello Stelvio! Enjoy a fantastic cycling holiday in the Italian Alps or Dolomites in North Italy. Cycle Classic Tours Bike Hotels Europe SFIDA Dolomites + Stelvio title is short compared to what we are about to offer you on this trip. Starting in Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites, and ending in Bormio, we are covering a good number of epic climbs along the route we have carefully designed for you. You can feel like you are riding parts of the Giro d’Italia during this trip. Stelvio Pass. 4771 Views 20 Replies 15 Participants Last post by WillH, Mar 14, 2019 Jump to Latest vtx1800n1 2mrlO.

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