A paved narrow road to Guspessa Pass in the Alps

Passo di Guspessa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,824m (5,984ft) above sea level, located in the province of Brescia, in Italy.

Passo di Guspessa

Where is Guspessa Pass?

The pass is located in the Lombardy region, in the northern part of the country, near the border with Switzerland.

How challenging is Guspessa Pass?

The road to the pass is an old military track. It’s not easy; though it’s totally paved, it’s very irregular and very steep, with some stretches around 20%. Speed is limited to 20 km/h. Trucks and semi-trucks are forbidden. Exercise extreme caution when passing oncoming traffic, overtaking, and around corners.

How long is Guspessa Pass?

The pass is 21.5 km (13.35 miles) long, running north–south from the iconic Mortirolo Pass to Galleno. It has very nice views.

Is Guspessa Pass open in winter?

Set high in the Alps, the road is usually impassable in winters.

 

 

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