A wild road to San Lucio Pass
Passo San Lucio is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,541 m (5,056 ft) above sea level, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.
Where is San Lucio Pass?
The pass connects Val Cavargna (in the Italian province of Como) and Val Colla in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Near the summit of the pass, there is a 14th-century church and several refuge huts.
Is the road to San Lucio Pass unpaved?
The road to the summit is completely unpaved. While a 4x4 vehicle is recommended, a high-clearance vehicle may be sufficient in good weather. The road offers a wonderfully panoramic route. Although it is never particularly difficult or exposed, it becomes very steep in the final section.
How long is the road through San Lucio Pass?
The road is 4.1 km (2.54 miles) long, running east-west from Strada Provinciale 11 (SP11) north of Val Rezzo (in Italy) to Alpe Cottino, a mountain hut (in Switzerland). It is closed to private vehicles but remains fully drivable.
Is the road through San Lucio Pass open in winter?
Set high in the Lugano Prealps, the road is usually impassable during the winter.