What are the most spectacular roads in Italy?

Located in the southern part of Europe, Italy is a dream for drivers as it hosts mountain passes (the Alps), coastal drives (Adriatic, Ionian, Tyrrhenian, and Ligurian), and some of the most famous scenic routes in the world. 

It’s nearly impossible to choose only a few roads to drive in the country, as there are about 600 of the most spectacular roads in the world. Stelvio Pass is Europe's most famous road. At an elevation of 2.757m (9,045ft) above sea level, the pass is located in the northern part of the country. It's one of the highest roads of Europe. Featuring 48 hairpin turns, the road through the summit is a marvel of engineering.  

If you prefer coastal drives, you must Experience the Breathtaking Amalfi Coast Road. The road follows the shoreline from Sorrento south to Salerno. The road has been featured in films for as long as cameras have rolled at 24 frames per second. If you want to feel like James Bond, don’t skip Strada della Forra. A small car with a functioning horn is recommended. For skilled drivers only. The drive is known by motorcyclists from all over Europe, as it is impressive and not exactly without danger in a few narrow and steep spots. If you prefer roads with a story, don’t miss Strada delle 52 Gallerie, a WWI military mule road. Built on the massif of Pasubio, it was constructed in this position to stay away from Austro-Hungarian artillery fire.

Platta de Grevon is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.715m (8,907ft) above the sea level, located in the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Lago Torrei is a mountain reservoir at an elevation of 874m (2,867ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian island of Sardinia.

Passo di Campogrosso (Malga Campogrosso) is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.464m (4,803ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto, in Italy. It’s a very steep climb with a maximum slope of 16%.

Valnontey is a small mountain town at an elevation of 1.666m above the sea level, located in Aosta Valley, in Italy.

Passo de Basèra is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.040m (6,692ft) above the sea level, located on the French-Italian border between Liguria, Piemonte and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Rifugio Valanza is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.748m (5,734ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont.

Alpe di Rodengo, also known as Rodenecker Alm, is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.715m (5,626ft) above the sea level, located in the Lüsner mountains in South Tyrol, Italy.

Pian della Mussa is a high mountain town at an elevation of 1.847m (6,059ft) above the sea level, located  in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont.

Monte Campigoletti is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.052m (6,732ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige, in northern Italy. During the World War I, one of the most fierce battles was fought on its slopes.

Sillianer Hütte is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.428m (7,965ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Austria and Italy.

Valle Varaita is a valley in south-west of Piedmont, in the Province of Cuneo - Italy, at an elevation of 1.882m (6,174ft) above the sea level.

Rifugio Pier Fortunato Calvi is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.164m (7,099ft) above the sea level, located  in the heart of the southern Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Cima Mares is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.561m (5,121ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian region Piedmont.

Colle Puazzo is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.112m (3,648ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian region Piedmont.

Monte della Neve is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.779m (9,117ft) located in the Province of Sondrio, Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy, near the Swiss border. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Col de la Roue - Colle della Rho is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.534m (8,313ft) above the sea level located on the Italian-French border.

Colle del Prete is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.733m (5,685ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont.

Monte Castelberto is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.765m (5,790ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino, in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Col Margherita is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.524m (8,280ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Trentino-South Tyrol and Veneto regions, in Italy. It is one of the most popular viewpoints in the Dolomites.

Monte Borzalet is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.277m (7,470ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.

Passo Silvella, also known as Kniebergsattel, is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.329m (7,641ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the southern Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Monte Soro is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.848m (6,062ft) above the sea level located in the Italian region Sicily. It’s a great route for its twisty roads, beautiful colors and views.

Colle Pian Fum is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.999m (6,558ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont.

Monte Dubasso is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.538m (5,045ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian region of Piedmont.

Berbenno di Valtellina-Caldenno road is one of the Most Insane Bike Rides You Don't Want to Miss. Located in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, the climb is just brutal. The maximum slope is 40%. It’s one of the hardest and most epic climbs you can ride on two wheels.

Val Forcola is a high mountain valley at an elevation of 2.126m (6,975ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Sondrio, Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy.

Rifugio La Riposa is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.205m (7,230 ft) above the sea level, located in Piedmont, Italy.

Lago Layet is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.273m (7,457ft) above the sea level, located in the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy.

Sass del Mul is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.625m (8,612ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Lago del Diavolo is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.126m (6,975ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy.

Bassa di Colombart is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.466m (8,090ft)above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont.

Rifugio Helios is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.328m (7,637ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont.

 Rifugio Lazaunhutte is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.425m (7,956ft) above the sea level, located in the Ortler Range, in South Tyrol, in northern Italy.

Mont Fraitève is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.687m (8,815ft) above the sea level, located in Piedmont region in northwest Italy, near the French border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

The Lago Volaia (Wolayersee) is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.963m (6,440ft) above the sea level, located in the Carnic Alps, on the Swiss-Italian border.

Malga Trela is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.181m (7,155ft) above the sea level, located  in the Province of Sondrio, Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy.

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