Roads of Italy

In the heart of southern Europe, Italy stands tall as a country intricately woven with roads that are emblematic of its rich tapestry of history, unparalleled artistry, and nature's raw, untouched grandeur. To traverse Italy's roads is to embark upon an odyssey that tells tales from epochs gone by and teases with visions of scenic wonders.

Start the journey with the iconic Stelvio Pass, a masterpiece of engineering often hailed as Europe's ultimate driving challenge. As your wheels glide through its countless turns, you're granted front-row seats to the theatre of the Alps, where snow-capped peaks converse with azure skies. Next, set course for the Amalfi Coast Road, a mesmerizing stretch where the Tyrrhenian Sea's sapphire waves play hide and seek with quaint coastal hamlets, reminiscent of postcard-perfect landscapes.

The Strada della Forra, with its cinematic allure, paints a canvas of dramatic gorges and tunnels, forever etched in memories by James Bond's escapades. The towering Gavia Pass, on the other hand, is a silent ode to the majesty of the Italian Alps. As if that isn't enough, the San Boldo Pass astonishes with its intricate dance of 18 hairpin bends and five tunnels, each narrating tales of human ingenuity. Then, in the midst of these giants, the Splügen Pass offers another layer of Alpine wonder, beckoning travelers with its mix of verdant landscapes and historical charm.

Every road in Italy is not just a means of commute; it's a passage through time, a trail of legends, and a gallery of Earth's masterpieces. And as you journey through these pathways, you are not just covering distances; you're collecting tales, imbibing culture, and weaving memories of a lifetime.

Passo del Lusia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.005m (6,578ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Sella di Sompdogna is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.392m (4,566ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Skihaus Schöneben Fraiten is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.105m (6,906ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern Italy, on the border with Switzerland and Austria.

Passo Serra Sant'Antonio is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.602m (5,255ft) above the sea level, located on the border of the Lazio and Abruzzo regions, in Italy.

Cime Bianche is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.899m (9,511ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Monte Colmo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.933m (6,341ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian province of Brescia, in Lombardy, in the High Camonica valley.

Col de Joux, also known as Col du Mont-Joux, is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.930m (6,332ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley in northwestern Italy.

Monte Botte Donato is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.928m (6,325ft) above the sea level, located in the Calabria region of Southern Italy.

Col dei S'Cios is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.342m (4,402ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Pordenone in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Goletto Gaver is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.795m (5,889ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy.

Monte della Guardia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.654m (5,426ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian region of Piedmont.

Monte Ray is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.846m (6,056ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy, near the French border.

Sella di Leonessa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.890m (6,200ft) above the sea level, located in the Central Apennines, in Italy.

Passo di Pradaccio is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.617m (5,305ft) above the sea level, located in Toscana, in central Italy.

Passo della Presolana is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.297m (4,255ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy.

Passo Polentin is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.538m (5,045ft) above the sea level, on the border between Austria and Italy.

Colle Barant is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.381m (7,811ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont.

Bocchetta di Campiglia is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.216m (3,989ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

Rifugio Salvatore Citelli is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 1.742m (5,715ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily. 

Lago di Neves is a high mountain reservoir at an elevation of 1.866m (6,122ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

Rifugio Agrituristico Alpe Plane is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.085m (6,840ft) above the sea level, located in the Cottian Alps, in the Province of Turin, Italy.

Monte Tomba is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.799m (5,902ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto.

Monte Pizzoc is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,565m (5,135ft) above the sea level, located in Veneto, Italy.

Forcella Dignàs (Tilliacher Joch) is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.094m (6,870ft) above the sea level, located in Val Visdende, a valley in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.

Monte Cimone is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.165m (7,103ft) above the sea level, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

Monte Zovetto is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.197m (3,927ft) above the sea level, located in Cesuna di Roana, in Vicenza province, Italy.

Passo Godi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.630m (5,347ft) above the sea level, located in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Majelletta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.897m (6,223ft) above the sea level, located in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Expect a steep climb, with a maximum gradient of 15%.

Monte Penegal is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.737m (5,698ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Rifugio Ferraro is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.066m (6,778ft) above the sea level, located in the Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy.

Rifugio Dal Piaz is a high mountain shelter at an elevation of 1.993m (6,538ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Belluno in Veneto, northern Italy.

Col Visentin is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.764m (5,787ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Treviso, in the region of Veneto, in the northeast of the Italian peninsula. The road to the summit is definitely not for anyone suffering from vertigo. There is little room for error on this road.

Chaz-Dura is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.560m (8,398ft) above the sea level, located in northern Italy, in the autonomous region of Aosta Valley.

Passo Pozza di Cola is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.289m (4,229ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in north Italy.

Roccaraso-Aremogna is a ski resort at an elevation of 1.663m (5,456ft) above the sea level, located in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Colle della Vaccera is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.461m (4,793ft) above the sea level, located in northwestern Italy.