Mortirolo Pass
Passo del Mortirolo
A famous Giro d'Italia climb known for its brutal gradient, averaging over 10%, and a hardcore challenge for road cyclists.
Mortirolo Pass lies at 1,852 meters and links Mazzo in Valtellina with the Camonica Valley. From Mazzo it climbs about 1,300 meters over roughly 12 km, with an average gradient of about 10.5% and sections steeper than 18%. It is considered one of the hardest climbs in professional racing. Near the summit stands a statue honouring the late cyclist Marco Pantani. The road is narrow with many bends, so it mainly attracts cyclists. Combined with Gavia Pass, it forms the famous Gavia-Mortirolo cycling loop. It is about 40 km from Bormio.
Opening hours
Open all day (may close in winter)
Nearby sights
- Grosio Rock Carvings Park
- Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tirano
- Gavia Pass
- Val Viola
- Bormio Ski Area & Pista Stelvio
- Bormio Terme
- Bormio Old Town
- Bagni Nuovi di Bormio