Seceda (Secëda)
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Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop

48 hairpins to 2,757m then a tour of UNESCO-listed Dolomite peaks

Distance
206 mi
332 km
Driving
6 hr 12 min
excl. stops
Suggested
4 days
balanced split
Stops
8
curated

Distance and driving time are measured along the mapped route through the 8 stops listed below. Officially signed versions of famous routes often quote a longer figure, since they include promoted detours this line doesn't take.

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Day by day

Distances are measured along the actual road geometry, not straight-line. Drive times exclude stops, traffic and ferry waits.

What the drive is like

It's split between the SS38, the SS241 and the SS244, with no single road carrying more than 37% of it.

This is a mountain drive. It reaches about 2,695 m near Bormio and climbs around 5,447 m in total, so check the high roads are open before you set off.

The bigger places on the way are Silandro, Merano, San Giacomo and Brunico, handy for fuel and food between the stops.

Part of the drive follows the Great Dolomite Road.

  • SS3837%
  • SS24110%
  • SS24410%
  • SS519%

How high it goes

~2,695 m near BormioBormioCortina d'Ampezzo · 311 km
Height above sea level along the driving route, measured at about 50 points. Total climb roughly 5,447 m.

Passes and famous roads

From the 500-plus roads drivers collect in the Plan Your Road Trips app.

Famous road · On the route

Great Dolomite Road

Mountain pass · On the route

Passo di Costalunga (Karer Pass)

Summit
1,745 m summit

Mountain pass · On the route

Passo Gardena

Summit
2,121 m summit

Mountain pass · On the route

Passo Pordoi

Summit
2,239 m summit

Mountain pass · 1 km off the route

Umbrail Pass

Summit
2,501 m summit

Mountain pass · 4 km off the route

Campolongo Pass

Summit
1,875 m summit

Before you go

Best time to drive it

Late June to September

The Stelvio usually opens in late May or June and closes with the first heavy snow, often in October or November. Some of the Dolomite passes stay open longer. Check pass status before committing to dates.

Indicative costs

  • Fuel (40 mpg petrol)€43
  • Tolls€18

Tolls assume ~65% of the distance on tolled road. Fuel prices move constantly: treat these as a range, not a quote.

Driving rules

Emission zones, mandatory equipment and licence requirements change country by country, and in 2026 several of them changed mid-year.

Driving in Italy

Every stop on the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop

  1. Bormio

    Start

  2. Stelvio Pass

    +18 km from the last stop

  3. Bolzano

    +99 km from the last stop

  4. Lago di Carezza

    +25 km from the last stop

  5. Val Gardena (Selva)

    +42 km from the last stop

  6. Sella Pass

    +5 km from the last stop

  7. Lago di Braies

    +75 km from the last stop

  8. Cortina d'Ampezzo

    +47 km from the last stop

Worth a detour

Curated places within 25 km of the road.

Show 6 more

  • Passo Rolle

    mountain pass

    A beautiful Dolomite pass at 1984m offering postcard-perfect views of the Pale di San Martino peaks and gentle, flowing driving curves.

  • Passo di Fedaia

    mountain pass

    Located at the foot of the Marmolada, the Dolomites' highest peak, this pass features a dramatic lake at its summit and steep hairpins on its eastern approach.

  • Swiss National Park

    national park

    Switzerland's only national park, a pristine alpine wilderness in the Engadin valley with ibex and marmots.

  • Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

    national park

    Dramatic pale limestone peaks and spires in the Italian Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

  • Lago di Braies

    natural wonder

    A pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.

  • Alpe di Siusi

    natural wonder

    Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow in the Dolomites, offering sweeping views of the Sassolungo and Sciliar massifs.

Common questions about the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop

How long does the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop take?

The driving itself is about 6 hr 12 min across 206 miles (332 km). Most people spread it over 4 days: the day-by-day breakdown on this page splits it into balanced stretches rather than equal ones, so no single day is all driving.

How many miles is the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop?

206 miles, or 332 km, measured along the actual road rather than straight-line between towns.

When is the best time to drive the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop?

Late June to September. The Stelvio usually opens in late May or June and closes with the first heavy snow, often in October or November. Some of the Dolomite passes stay open longer. Check pass status before committing to dates.

What does the Stelvio Pass + Dolomites Loop cost in fuel?

Roughly €43 in fuel for a petrol car averaging 40 mpg, plus about €18 in tolls. Indicative only: fuel prices move.

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