How to drive the unpaved road to Doss dei Cembri?
Doss dei Cembri is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2394m (7,854ft) above sea level, located in the Autonomous Province of Trento, in Italy.
Where is Doss dei Cembri?
The peak, also known as Doss dei Gembri, is located in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, in the northern part of the country, within the Val di Peio valley.
Is the road to Doss dei Cembri unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a service road for the chairlifts at the top. A 4x4 vehicle is required. The road is narrow and steep, hitting a 20% of gradient through some of the ramps. The track runs over loose soil, heavy compacted gravel, and steep maintenance ramps that wind past the pillars of the chairlift line.
Can I drive to Doss dei Cembri?
Located within the Stelvio National Park, public motorized traffic is strictly prohibited and reserved exclusively for snowcats during the winter and the four-wheel-drive vehicles of ski resort technicians and mountain hut staff in the summer.
How long is the road to Doss dei Cembri?
Starting from Peio, the road to the summit is 4.9 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 621 m and the average gradient is 12.67%.
Is the road to Doss dei Cembri open in winter?
Set high in the Ortler-Cevedale Group (Rhaetian Alps), the road is totally impassable in winters due to heavy snowfalls in the area.
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