Dosso dei Galli: a road on top of the mountains
Dosso dei Galli is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.188m (7,178ft) above sea level, located in the province of Brescia, in Italy. The pass is traversed by the challenging SP345B.
Where is Dosso dei Galli?
The pass is located in the Lombardy region, in the northern part of the country.
How long is the road through Dosso dei Galli?
The road through the pass is called Strada Provinciale 345B, also known as Delle Tre Valli. It’s 17.4 km (10.81 miles) long, with high cliffs unprotected by guardrails. The road runs mostly on top of the mountains, almost entirely above 2,000 meters in elevation. In some places, it is only wide enough for one vehicle and is bordered by drops of hundreds of meters, again unprotected by guardrails.
Where does Dosso dei Galli start and end?
Strada Provinciale 345B starts off the Anfo Ridge Road in Passo del Maniva and ends at the junction with the SP 669 road. The road can be traveled in both directions. It starts and ends paved, but the middle section is gravel. It is totally rideable despite the many rocks and deteriorated surfaces, especially in the curves. The speed limit is 20 km/h, and overtaking or stopping outside of designated parking areas is forbidden.