Stelvio Pass

Stelvio PassSwitchback road leading to Stelvio Pass, northern Italy.

Stelvio Pass, Alpine pass (9,042 feet [2,756 m]) at the northwest base of the Ortles mountain range in northern Italy near the Swiss border. One of the highest road passes in Europe, it connects the Venosta valley of the upper Adige River to the northeast with the Tellina valley of the upper Adda River to the southwest. The winding road (built 1820–24) affords scenic views of nearby glaciers.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Stelvio Pass
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 05 April 2013
Access Date: March 14, 2025