Stelvio Pass & Italian Alps Drive Pack | The Stable

The Stelvio Pass is not merely a road — it is a statement. At 2,757 metres, it is the highest paved pass in the Eastern Alps and one of the most celebrated driving roads on Earth. The route begins in the South Tyrolean town of Merano, where Mediterranean warmth meets alpine grandeur, and climbs relentlessly through 48 numbered hairpin bends to the summit.

From the top, the panorama stretches across glaciers, the Ortler massif, and the Swiss border peaks. The descent into Bormio on the Lombardy side is equally spectacular — tighter, steeper, and carved into sheer rock faces. Between the passes, the Vinschgau Valley offers a gentler interlude of apple orchards, medieval castles, and Michelin-starred mountain cuisine.

This is a route for drivers who want to feel the road. Every gear change matters, every apex is earned, and every summit view is a reward. The Stelvio demands respect and returns it tenfold.