A scenic paved road to Sella Nevea Pass in the Julian Alps
Italy, europe
27.6 km
1,187 m
hard
Year-round
# Passo Sella Nevea
If you're craving a proper alpine adventure in northeastern Italy, Passo Sella Nevea is calling your name. This mountain pass sits at 1,187m (3,894ft) in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, just a stone's throw from the Slovenian border in the province of Udine.
The 27.6km (17.14 miles) route stretches west-east from Chiusaforte to Cave del Predil, near Predil Pass, and the entire road is paved—though don't expect perfection. You'll find the surface is decent overall with some patched-up sections, which is pretty typical for these mountain roads. The good news? The hairpins aren't ridiculously tight, but here's where things get interesting: expect a few unlit tunnels with hairpin turns snaking right through them. That's quintessential Italian mountain road design for you—thrilling and a bit unpredictable.
Nestled in the stunning Julian Alps, this drive offers some seriously gorgeous scenery as you wind your way up. Just keep your wits about you, watch for those surprise tunnels, and you'll have an unforgettable alpine experience.
Where is it?
A scenic paved road to Sella Nevea Pass in the Julian Alps is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 43.1308, 12.8830
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 27.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,187 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 43.1308, 12.8830
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