Campogrosso Pass
Italy, europe
12.19 km
1,464 m
hard
Year-round
# Passo di Campogrosso: A Heart-Pounding Alpine Adventure
Nestled at 1,464 meters (4,803 feet) on the border between Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto, Passo di Campogrosso is not for the faint of heart—or the queasy of stomach. This is a road that demands respect.
The Strada provinciale 99 (SP-99) is a narrow ribbon of asphalt that clings to the mountainside with relentless hairpin turns and a punishing maximum gradient of 16%. Experienced drivers will find themselves gripping the wheel tightly as the road twists left, then right, then left again in a dizzying dance up the mountainside. Two small tunnels carved straight into the rock add an extra element of excitement to the journey.
**Fair warning:** if anyone in your car struggles with motion sickness, this might not be the best choice for a family day out. The endless switchbacks and steep climbs can test even the strongest stomachs.
You've got two options to tackle this beast. Coming from Recoaro, you're looking at a 12.19 km climb gaining 1,019 meters with an average gradient of 8.4%. Prefer a gentler approach? Start from Valli del Pasubio for a longer 17.53 km ascent with 1,122 meters of elevation gain averaging 6.4%.
One heads-up: the Strada del Re section (km 11 to 14.8 on SP-99) is currently closed to traffic, so plan your route accordingly. This is mountain driving at its most thrilling—buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Where is it?
Campogrosso Pass is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 42.3411, 12.0720
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 12.19 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,464 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.3411, 12.0720
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