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.

Rifugio Capanna Tondi is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.347m (7,700ft) above the sea level, located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Monte Cuzzo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.503m (8,211ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

Known as one of the most romantic locations worldwide, a road trip through Italy will leave you and your partner is gushing and deeper in love than ever.You should visit each of these roads while in Italy. Not only will the beauty and scenery leave you and your partner in awe, but the long drive will also allow both of you to spend more time with each other and to learn more about yourselves.

Sella Brunech is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.443m (8,015ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Rifugio Sebastiani da Campo Felice is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.105m (6,906ft) above the sea level, located in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Malga Tasula is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.094m (6,870ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Colle della Portula is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.449m (8,034ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-west Italy.

Rifugio Paion is  high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.223m (7,293ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the Val di Fiemme.

Kuhleitenhütte is a mountain cabin at an elevation of 2.360m (7,742ft) above the sea level, located in Italy’s South Tyrol region.

Malga Campobon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.035m (6,676ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region of Veneto, near the Austrian border.

Punta Bianca is a secluded white beach located on Sicily's southwest shore, in Italy, with a horrible road where you can easily damage your car.

Alpe di Tires (Tierser-Alpl) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.456m (8,057ft) above the sea level, located in the Dolomites mountain range, in the South Tyrol province of north Italy.

Porta Vescovo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.518m (8,261ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Trentino South Tyrol and Veneto, in northern Italy.

Val Mara Road is the name of a challenging drive running across the border of Switzerland and Italy, to the south of Lago di Lugano.

Strada del Lumiei is the name of a very challenging road with stunning views located in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Rifugio Lavarella-Berghütte Lavarella is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.045m (6,709ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

Colle del Pis is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.524m (8,280ft) above the sea level, located in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in Italy.

Col de Muraton/ Passo del Muratone is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1.163m (3,815ft) above the sea level, located on the border of France and Italy.

Cima Uomo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.480m (8,136ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Pointe Leysser is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.429m (7,969ft) above the sea level, located in the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy.

Strada provinciale 269c is a very exciting mountain road located in the Campania region, in southwestern Italy. The road offers stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Rifugio Colverde is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.970m (6,463ft) above the sea level, located in the Trentino province, northern Italy. The average gradient is brutal: 23.33%.

Col de Valvacin is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.360m (7,742ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Lago Gabiet is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.384m (7,821ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Aosta Valley, Northern Italy.

Passo dei Campelli is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.896m (6,220ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy.

Rifugio Scoiattoli is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 2.257m (7,404ft) above the sea level, located in Veneto, a region in Northern Italy.

Rifugio Parafulmine is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.543m (5,062ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy.

Lago di Mucrone is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.901m (6236ft) above the sea level, located in the northern Italian region of Piedmont.

Rifugio Capanna 2000 is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.972m (6,469ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy. The road is very steep, with some parts up to 12%.

Monte Tavolino (Sefiarspitze) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.505m (8,218ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol, northern Italy,

Laghi di Champlong is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.353m (7,719ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-west Italy.

Strada Provinciale 64 (SP64) is a highly challenging mountain road located in the province of Vicenza, Italy. This road offers jaw-dropping views, unparalleled freedom, and lots of fresh air.

Colle Plane is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.222m (7,290ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Italy and France.

Cima Palon is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.067m (6,781ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy.

Lac de Roterel is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1,941m (6,368ft) above sea level located in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

Laghi di Palasina is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.445m (8,021ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.