Passo dello Stelvio from Prato allo Stelvio
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Hairpin climbs
Follow the bends: two sides of Stelvio, the road out of Sa Calobra, Trollstigen and the steep climb from Masca. These five approaches share winding roads, but differ greatly in length, gradient and setting.
Compare the climbs
5 selected routes, from 3.8 km to 24.6 km, with 430 m to 1,886 m of elevation gain.
Passo dello Stelvio from Bormio
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Sa Calobra / Coll dels Reis from Port de Sa Calobra
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Trollstigen
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| Climb and approach | Distance | Elevation gain | Average gradient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passo dello Stelvio from Prato allo Stelvio 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 24.6 km | 1,886 m | 7.4% |
| Passo dello Stelvio from Bormio 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 21.1 km | 1,553 m | 7.4% |
| Sa Calobra / Coll dels Reis from Port de Sa Calobra 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 10.0 km | 698 m | 7.0% |
| Trollstigen 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 10.9 km | 835 m | 7.6% |
| Mirador de Cherfe from Masca 😍 BeautifulLight traffic | 3.8 km | 430 m | 11.3% |
Two versions of Stelvio
Prato offers the famous stacked switchbacks on the northeastern side. Bormio approaches from the southwest through a different sequence of bends and galleries. Compare their separate profiles before choosing a base; they are alternatives, not consecutive parts of one climb.
Sa Calobra and Masca
The Sa Calobra profile climbs from the port to Coll dels Reis; a ride from elsewhere on Mallorca also includes reaching the top and descending to the start. Masca is on Tenerife: its short climb to Mirador de Cherfe is much steeper on average and belongs to a separate trip.
Trollstigen and road access
Trollstigen winds up eleven hairpin bends in Norway. This collection describes the roads, not their present opening status: mountain closures and access restrictions can change. Check the road authority before travel, and allow room for other traffic through the bends.
Average gradient describes the recorded route as a whole. Open a climb to see its elevation profile and how the gradient changes along the road.
Further reading
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