What are the most spectacular roads in Italy?

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

Choosing only a few roads to drive in the country is nearly impossible, as there are about 600 spectacular routes. 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 in 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 since cameras started rolling 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 without danger in a few narrow and steep spots. If you prefer roads with a story, don’t miss the 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.

Monte La Mula is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.934m (6,345ft) above the sea level, located in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

Strada Ascea-Marina di Campagna is an amazing and exciting journey in the Campania region, in southwestern Italy. The road offers stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Strada Regionale 251 is a scenic road located on the border between Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, in northern Italy.

Mutegg is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.624m (8,608ft) above the sea level, located in Italy’s South Tyrol region. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Diga della Maina is the name of a narrow high dam located in the province of Udine, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in Italy. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Strada Provinciale 22 is a very scenic high mountan road located in the heart of the province of Catanzaro of the Calabria region of Italy.

Feistritzer Alm is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.718m (5,633ft) above the sea level, located in the Carnic Alps, on the border of Austria and Italy.

Rifugio Genova-Schlüterhütte is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 2.304m (7,559ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern 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.

Picco Palù is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.490m (8,169ft) above the sea level, located in the Italian province of South Tyrol.

Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle - Kölner Hütte is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.341m (7,680ft) above the sea level, located in the province of South Tyrol in northeastern Italy.

Malga di Pinalto (Penaud Alm) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.328m (7,637ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol, 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.

Doss dei Gembri is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.520m (8,267ft) above the sea level, located in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Passo Barbacana is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.180m (7,152ft) above the sea level in the Alpes-Maritimes, located on the Italian-French border. The pass is reachable by motor vehicles on the Italian side. On the French side it’s just a walking path.

Passo della Corna (Pas de la Corne) is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.046m (3,431ft) above the sea level, located on the Italian-Franch border.

Rifugio Averau is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.418m (7,933ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Belluno in Italy.

Rifugio Chalet de l'Épée is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.383m (7,818ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.

Located in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, Ceresole Tunnel is said to be the steepest tunnel in the Alps, with gradients of around 14-16%.

Strada degli Alpini is the name of the sharply winding and precipitous ascent in a steep and narrow zig-zag road located in the Province of Treviso, in the Italian region Veneto.

Rifugio Pomedes is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.303m (7,555ft) above the sea level, located in the heart of the southern Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Passo Vezzena is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.402m (4,599ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Rifugio Pulpito is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.354m (7,723ft) above the sea level, located in the Ortler Range, 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.

Col di Tsomioy is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.464m (8,083ft) above the sea level, located in the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy.

Originally built as a railway tunnel, the historic Vara Bridge was constructed in 1876 for marble transportation to the quarries of Carrara, Italy. Today, the bridge is used by trucks and vehicles. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Passo di Collalunga is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.441m (8,008ft) above the sea level, located in the Alpes-Maritimes, on the Italian-French border.

Colle Birrone is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.699m (5,574ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in northwest Italy.

Col du Mont is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.169m (7,116ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy.

Monte Fana is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.502m (8,208ft) above the sea level, located in the Trentino-South Tyrol region of Italy.

Col Rodella is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.462m (8,077ft) above the sea level, located in Val di Fassa, in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

Rifugio Santa Croce di Lazfons-Schutzhaus Latzfonserkreuz is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.316m (7,598ft) above the sea level, located in the South Tyrol province of north Italy.

Colle Rastcias is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.176m (7,139ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Cuneo in northwest Italy.

Cimetta Rossa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.499m (8,198ft) above the sea level, located in the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy.

Col dei Rossi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.371m (7,778ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, in Italy.

Kesselberghütte is a mountain cabin at an elevation of 2.299m (7,542ft) above the sea level, located in Italy’s South Tyrol region.

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