Piękno Przełęczy Stelvio W Alpejskim Krajobrazie

Stelvio Pass – druga najwyższa droga w Alpach!

Campervan Adventure. A Ride Through One of the Highest Roads in the World

The route is a mecca for car and motorcycle enthusiasts, cyclists, and mountain view enthusiasts.

The drive is certainly recommended to drivers with nerves of steel and experience, especially if the journey starts in Trafoi and ends in Bormio, as this is the most demanding direction due to the steep climbs and narrow road.

Stelvio Pass - Druga Najwyższa Droga W Alpach!


Stelvio Pass key parameters:

  • Altitude: 2758m, making it the highest hard-surfaced mountain road in the Eastern Alps, the second highest in the Alps, and one of the highest roads in the world!
  • The curves There are 48 hairpin turns, and they are numbered on the northern section, the famous North Face.
  • Length of the drive 35 km of spectacular views! Assuming the distance from Trafoi to Bormio

The route

We kicked off our journey around 9 in the morning from the campground in Trafoi to beat any potential crowds.

The first few twists and turns gave us a taste of what was to come, and the GPS was lit up with nothing but sharp zigzags…







Po kilku podjazdach powyżej wysokości lasu, zaczęło się prawdziwe wspinanie i szerokie, w miarę możliwości “nawijanie” na zakrętach, bo 6-metrowy kamper to nie osobówka, swoje waży, a droga stawała się coraz to bardziej stroma. I przyznaję, było to stresujące, bo trzeba było sprawdzać, czy u góry mamy wystarczająco miejsca na zakręt, bo za każdym razem wjeżdżaliśmy na przeciewległy pas, za barierkami przepaść i najlepiej gdyby nic nie nadjeżdżało z góry.

We had one stressful situation when we got stuck on a sharp curve. We started to sway as we tried to get out of the hole because the rear wheel was hanging over a broken drainpipe and collapsed tarmac. Oncoming vehicles from the opposite direction didn't make it any easier to get out of the trap, as they had nowhere to go back.

Stelvio Pass - Druga Najwyższa Droga W Alpach!


Fortunately, after a few minutes, we managed to get out of the trap. We carefully made our way upwards, turn after turn, with stunning views of the alpine glaciers.

W końcu u góry… Moment na odpoczynek dla nas i samochodu. Podziwialiśmy “Królową przełęczy” i majstersztyk drogowej architektury, zadowoleni, że udało się wjechać tak wysoko. Zrobiliśmy kilka pamiątkowych zdjęć i zaczęliśmy zjazd do Bormio…

Video z przejazdu nagrało się w sumie samo :), ja byłam zbyt zajęta podziwianiem… Zobaczcie jak wyglądała trasa, oczywiście skróciłam podjazdy, bo od samego patrzenia na materiał źródłowy w głowie mi się zakręciło :)…

Here are a few of my insights that you may find useful:

  • Only drive this road if you feel comfortable behind the wheel and your vehicle is in good condition!
  • If you have any concerns about the technical condition of your vehicle, choose a different route!!
  • The most demanding section of the road is the pass on the Trafoi - the famous North Face.
  • If you are driving a camper van or RV, it is important to be aware that turning back from the North Face is almost impossible
  • It is best to get an early start to avoid traffic, especially in summer and on weekends.
  • The turns aren't as sharp as on Bormio's side, and climbing is much easier.
  • Due to the high altitude, a rapid change in pressure can cause dizziness.

To jedno z tych przeżyć, które dłuuuugo pozostają w głowie i cieszę się, że mieliśmy okazję przejechać się drugą najwyższą trasą w Alpach 🙂


Stevio Pass is open during the summer months. You can check the conditions on the route on the official website Click Here

ManDora

Always on the go, though sometimes I do miss a bit of boredom... 😉 My passions? Technology, photography, psychology, diving into diverse reads, and sports... especially water sports and padel. Professionally, I design websites, graphics, and more. I'm also the author and photographer at www.pixambo.com 📸

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