Can I drive the unpaved road to Forte del Monte Scale?

Forte del Monte Scale is a high mountain military fortress at an elevation of 2.213m (7,260ft) above sea level, located in the Province of Sondrio, in Italy.

Forte del Monte Scale

Where is Forte del Monte Scale?

The fortress was built between 1911-1912. It’s located in the municipality of Valdidentro, in the Lombardy region, in the northern part of the country, near the border with Switzerland.

Is the road to Forte del Monte Scale unpaved?

The road to the fortress is totally unpaved. It’s an old military road. It comprises very narrow parts, 14 hairpin turns and very steep sections. It is totally closed to motor vehicles. It’s definitely not for anyone suffering from vertigo or a fear of landslides.

How long is the road to Forte del Monte Scale?

Starting from Torri di Fraele, the road to the fortress is 1.9 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 280 m and the average gradient is 14.73%.

 

 

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