Immersed in the Stelvio National Park, the Gavia is one of Europe's highest Alpine passes; at 2652 m, it connects Valtellina with Ponte di Legno, in the province of Brescia. Just like the Stelvio and Mortirolo, the Gavia is one of the passes made famous by the Giro d'Italia.
From S. Caterina Valfurva, the route climbs 900 m for around 13 km, initially immersed in fir, larch and scots pine forests, before entering the high-altitude grasslands of the Gavia Pass and the landscape characterised by the millennial action of the Tresero and Dosegù glaciers.
The climb from Bormio to the Gavia Pass is 25 km long, with an elevation difference of 1400 m and a maximum gradient of 14%.
our advice
always use a helmet, goggles and gloves
plan your trip based on your physical and technical skills
bring the right amount of water and food with you and check the battery of your mobile phone or e-bike before leaving
consult the weather forecast
give way to pedestrians
stay on the marked paths
do not scare the animals
in the event of an accident, give help and call 112 (it is useful to have the "where are u" app installed to facilitate contact, positioning and speed up all operations)