Palombino Pass
Italy, europe
2 km
2,035 m
hard
Year-round
# Passo Palombino
Nestled in the stunning Carnic Alps of Italy, Passo Palombino sits at a breathtaking 2,035 meters (6,676 feet) above sea level. This mountain pass offers an exhilarating drive that'll get your adrenaline pumping—but fair warning, it's not for the faint of heart!
The journey up follows Strada Val Digon, which is mostly paved and relatively straightforward... until those final two kilometers. That's where things get real. The last stretch turns into a gravel nightmare—narrow, steep, and scattered with loose rocks that'll test your nerves and your vehicle's grip. You'll definitely want to take it slow and steady on this technical finish, but the payoff? Absolutely worth it. The Carnic Alps deliver serious alpine scenery that'll make every white-knuckle moment of that final push completely worthwhile.
Where is it?
Palombino Pass is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 42.3470, 14.2600
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 2 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,035 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.3470, 14.2600
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