Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop
48 hairpins to 2,757m then a tour of UNESCO-listed Dolomite peaks
- Distance
- 206 mi
- 332 km
- Driving
- 6 hr 12 min
- excl. stops
- Suggested
- 4 days
- balanced split
- Stops
- 8
- curated
Distance and driving time are measured along the mapped route through the 8 stops listed below. Officially signed versions of famous routes often quote a longer figure, since they include promoted detours this line doesn't take.
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Day by day
Distances are measured along the actual road geometry, not straight-line. Drive times exclude stops, traffic and ferry waits.
Before you go
Best time to drive it
Late June to September
High passes close for winter and reopen when the snow clears, in 2026 the Swiss trio of Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen only reopened on 29 May. Check the pass status before committing to dates.
Indicative costs
- Fuel (40 mpg petrol)€43
- Tolls€18
Tolls assume ~65% of the distance on tolled road. Fuel prices move constantly: treat these as a range, not a quote.
Driving rules
Emission zones, mandatory equipment and licence requirements change country by country, and in 2026 several of them changed mid-year.
Driving in ItalyEvery stop on the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop
- 1Bormio
- 2Stelvio Pass
- 3Bolzano
- 4Lago di Carezza
- 5Val Gardena (Selva)
- 6Sella Pass
- 7Lago di Braies
- 8Cortina d'Ampezzo
Worth a detour
Curated places within 25 km of the road.
Timmelsjoch
mountain passA high border crossing between Austria and Italy at 2474m, famous for the motorcycle museum at the top and its raw, exposed mountain terrain.
Passo di Gavia
mountain passA narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.
Passo del Mortirolo
mountain passOne of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.
Passo Gardena
mountain passA Dolomite pass at the heart of the Sella Ronda circuit, offering jaw-dropping views of jagged limestone towers and emerald-green valleys.
Passo Sella
mountain passA stunning Dolomite pass beneath the Sassolungo massif, forming part of the legendary Sella Ronda loop that draws thousands of motorcyclists each summer.
Passo Pordoi
mountain passThe highest pass in the Dolomites at 2239m and a frequent Giro d'Italia summit finish, with sweeping views across the Marmolada glacier.
Passo Rolle
mountain passA beautiful Dolomite pass at 1984m offering postcard-perfect views of the Pale di San Martino peaks and gentle, flowing driving curves.
Passo di Fedaia
mountain passLocated at the foot of the Marmolada, the Dolomites' highest peak, this pass features a dramatic lake at its summit and steep hairpins on its eastern approach.
Swiss National Park
national parkSwitzerland's only national park, a pristine alpine wilderness in the Engadin valley with ibex and marmots.
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
national parkDramatic pale limestone peaks and spires in the Italian Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
Lago di Braies
natural wonderA pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.
Alpe di Siusi
natural wonderEurope's largest high-altitude alpine meadow in the Dolomites, offering sweeping views of the Sassolungo and Sciliar massifs.
Common questions about the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop
How long does the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop take?
The driving itself is about 6 hr 12 min across 206 miles (332 km). Most people spread it over 4 days: the day-by-day breakdown on this page splits it into balanced stretches rather than equal ones, so no single day is all driving.
How many miles is the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop?
206 miles, or 332 km, measured along the actual road rather than straight-line between towns.
When is the best time to drive the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop?
Late June to September. High passes close for winter and reopen when the snow clears, in 2026 the Swiss trio of Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen only reopened on 29 May. Check the pass status before committing to dates.
What does the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop cost in fuel?
Roughly €43 in fuel for a petrol car averaging 40 mpg, plus about €18 in tolls. Indicative only: fuel prices move.
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