One of the highest paved passes in the Alps, the Stelvio stacks 48 numbered hairpin bends up to 2,758 m, a legendary drive between Lombardy and South Tyrol.
30 mi / 49 km
1 day
June to September
Challenging
Right
Toll-free
Iconic stops
Bormio
A historic spa town at the southern foot, famous for thermal baths.
Passo dello Stelvio summit
The 2,758 m pass with viewpoints, food kiosks, and souvenir huts.
Umbrail Pass junction
A spur crossing into Switzerland, Switzerland's highest paved pass.
Prato allo Stelvio hairpins
The eastern climb where the 48 numbered switchbacks stack up the mountainside.
Stelvio National Park viewpoints
Glacier and alpine panoramas across Italy's largest national park.
Stops on the map
Each numbered marker matches the list above, linked in driving order from 1 to 5. Hover or tap a marker to see the stop name, scroll to zoom, and download the map as an image.
Prefer turn-by-turn navigation? Open the full route in Google Maps with all 5 stops loaded as waypoints in driving order. It opens in a new browser tab.
Tolls & fees
The Stelvio Pass road (SS38) is toll-free. It is closed by snow in winter and typically opens only from late spring to early autumn.
No tolls to estimate
Enjoy the drive. Budget instead for fuel, ferries, and parking.
Traffic & road alerts
Weekends draw heavy motorcycle and cyclist traffic on the narrow hairpins. Drive midweek and early for a clearer road.
Best maps & planning
Plan your drive and check the latest conditions with these trusted maps and official resources.
Driving tips
- Check the pass is open before you go. Snow can close it even in early summer.
- Use low gears on the descent to spare your brakes on the tight hairpins.
- Go early. Cloud and traffic both build through the afternoon.
Distances, tolls, and seasons are curated planning references and can change. Always confirm current tolls, opening dates, and closures with the official sources linked above before you travel.