How to drive the unpaved road to Monte Sobretta in Sondrio

Monte Sobretta is a high mountain peak located in the Province of Sondrio, in Italy. East of the summit, a minor unpaved road climbs up to 2,901m (9,517ft) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Cresta Sobretta

Where is Monte Sobretta?

The peak is located north of Gavia Pass, in the Italian region of Lombardy, in the northern part of the country, within the Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio.

How long is the road to Monte Sobretta?

The road is a chairlift access trail. It’s totally unpaved, rough, and very steep. A 4x4 vehicle is required. Starting from Strada Provinciale 29, the ascent is 5 km (3.10 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 748 meters. The average gradient is 14.96%.

Is the road to Monte Sobretta open?

Set high in the Sobretta-Gavia Group, the road is totally impassable in winters. It’s closed to private vehicles. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

 

 

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