Can you drive through Forcella Lavardet?
Italy, europe
10.4 km
1,547 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, picture this: Forcella Lavardet, tucked away in the Veneto region of Italy, is a wild ride through the Dolomites. This old military road, officially SP465, climbs up from the tiny village of Campolongo towards the Strada Statale 465.
The climb is about 10.4km (6.46 miles) long, with an elevation gain of 599 meters, averaging a 5.75% gradient, and hitting a max of 13% in some spots. At 1,547m (5,075ft) above sea level, it’s not just the altitude that takes your breath away.
Now, here’s the kicker: the road is mostly unpaved, with a few paved sections. It's actually closed to vehicles due to past landslides and floods, especially from way back in '93, but it's open for biking or hiking. You’ll be navigating some seriously tight squeezes, crossing wooden bridges (new ones, thankfully!), and keeping an eye out for landslides. This baby is known for its 14 hairpin turns – the *Tornanti della Forcella del Lavardet* – they are super tight and scenic! It's steep, narrow, and you definitely need to take it slow around those blind corners, because you won't see cars coming! So, if you're up for an adventure on two wheels or two feet, Forcella Lavardet promises views and thrills you won't forget.
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 10.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,547 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
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