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 della Gardetta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.442m (8,011ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont.

Bivacco Carmagnola is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.840m (9,317ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Passo Duran  is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.601m (5,253ft) above the sea level, located in the Dolomites in the province of Belluno, Italy. The pass is traversed by the SP347 road.

Monte Padrio is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.882m (6,174ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian region Lombardy.

Predel-Passo di Predil is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1.156m (3,793ft), located on the border between Italy and Slovenia.

Monte Seguret is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.204m (7,230ft) above the sea level, located in the Cottian Alps, a mountain range in the southwestern part of the Alps. The road to the pass is called Via dei Saraceni.

Passo di Rondenino is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.040m (6,692ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy.  The pass is traversed by the challenging SP345B.

Francesco Petrarca Refuge (Stettiner Hütte) is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.875m (9,432 ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol, Italy. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Passo Cibiana is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.535m (5,036ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Belluno in the Veneto region of northern Italy.

Colle d'Esischie is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.370m (7,775ft) above the sea level, located in Piedmont, in northern Italy.

Passo della Mezzaluna is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.449m (4,753ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria.

Rifugio Cornisello is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.160m (7,086ft) above the sea level located in Trentino, in northeast Italy. It’s one of the most challenging drives in the country.

Passo del Colombardo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.898m (6,227ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont.

Monte Nerone is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.512m (4,960ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Italian region Marche. Sixteen switchbacks serpentine up and television transmission towers announce the summit.

Col de Larche-Colle della Maddalena is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.005m (6,578ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Italy and France.

Colle Basset is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.424m (7,952ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Turin, Italy.

Strada Provinziale 345B (SP345B) is the name of a high mountain road located in the province of Brescia, in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. It runs almost entirely over 1.900 meters above the sea level.

Colle San Carlo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.954m (6,410ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.

Colle dell'Assietta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.472m (8,110ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Turin, Italy.

Forte del Gran Serin is a military fortress at an elevation of 2.602m (8,536ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Colle del Preit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.065m (6,774ft) above the sea level, located in Cuneo, a province in the southwest of the Piedmont region of Italy.

Col de la Lombarde-Colle della Lombarda is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.354m (7,723ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Italy and France.

Passo Nota is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.208m (3,963ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. The road to the summit starts at the infamous Passo del Tremalzo.

Passo Campolongo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.875m (6,152ft) above the sea level located in the Dolomites in Trentino in Italy.

Col du Clapier-Colle Clapier is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.480m (8,170ft) above the sea level, straddling the Italian-French border.

Colle di Valcavera is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.416m (7,926ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont.

Passo della Mendola is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.362m (4,469ft) above the sea level, located between the provinces of Trentino and South Tyrol, in Italy. It is a route which is very popular with cyclists and bikers.

Part of European route E80, Autostrada A10 is one of the most challenging yet scenic highways in northern Italy. You’ll feel constantly distracted by the beautiful views.

Located in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, in Italy, the Regia Trazzera Prestanfuso is said to be one of the steepest roads of the country.

Strada del Vallone di Elva is a high mountain road located in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont. The road is very steep, with an average gradient of 8.34%.

Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia (SS 1) is a historic trade route running along the Italian coastline from central Italy to southern France.

Passo d'Eira is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.209m (7,247ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Sondrio, Lombardy region, in northern Italy.

Passo Brocon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.616m (5,302ft) above the sea level, located in the western part of Trentino in Italy.

Reschenpass-Passo di Resia is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.522m (4,993ft) above the sea level, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Italy, not far from the Austrian border.

Passo di Costalunga (Karerpass) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.745m (5,725ft) above the sea level, located in the province of South Tyrol in Italy.

Passo della Mauria is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.298m (4,259ft) above the sea level, located between the regions of Veneto and Friuli in Italy. It connects Lorenzago di Cadore in Veneto and Forni di sopra in Friuli. The pass is traversed by the Strada Statale 52.