Gavia Pass

Average: 7.9 %
Distance: 17.3 km
Starting altitude: 1258 m
Summit altitude: 2621 m
Elevation difference: 1363 m
Maximum: 16 %

The Gaviapas (Italian Passo di Gavia) is a mountain pass in the Italian Alps, in the Lombardy region.
The road runs through the pristine Stelvio National Park.
During winter, the pass is closed due to heavy snowfall.
The pass is often still closed in May and June due to the large amount of snow.

The section of road between Ponte di Legno and the pass height is very narrow, often not wider than three meters, overtaking is almost impossible along this stretch, for this purpose, passing places have been created. Deep in the valley, the Frigidolfo river flows. Along the steep cliffs, there is a guardrail in most places. However, in some areas, there is no guardrail. There, the abyss of over 500 meters deep starts directly next to the road. This makes this road one of the most dangerous mountain passes. The side of Santa Caterina Valfurva is slightly wider and shorter.

The pass height is considered one of the most beautiful in the Alps. Here lies the large Lago Bianco with, to the north, the mountain San Matteo (3684 meters).
The Lago Nero is slightly lower on the southern side of the pass. Here, the Adamello mountain group defines the view.

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