What are the most spectacular roads in Italy?

Located in the southern part of Europe, Italy is a dream for drivers as it hosts the mountain passes (the Alps), coastal drives (Adriatic, Ionian, Tyrrhenian, and Ligurian), and some of the most famous scenic routes in the world.

Choosing only a few roads to drive in the country is nearly impossible, as there are about 600 spectacular routes. Stelvio Pass is Europe's most famous road. At an elevation of 2,757m (9,045ft) above sea level, the pass is located in the northern part of the country. It's one of the highest roads in Europe. Featuring 48 hairpin turns, the road through the summit is a marvel of engineering.

If you prefer coastal drives, you must experience the breathtaking Amalfi Coast Road. The road follows the shoreline from Sorrento south to Salerno. The road has been featured in films since cameras started rolling at 24 frames per second. If you want to feel like James Bond, don’t skip Strada della Forra. A small car with a functioning horn is recommended. For skilled drivers only. The drive is known by motorcyclists from all over Europe, as it is impressive and not without danger in a few narrow and steep spots. If you prefer roads with a story, don’t miss the Strada delle 52 Gallerie, a WWI military mule road. Built on the massif of Pasubio, it was constructed in this position to stay away from Austro-Hungarian artillery fire.

Rifugio Capanna Tondi is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.347m (7,700ft) above the sea level, located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Colletto di Pezza is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,102m (6,896ft) above sea level, located in the province of L'Aquila, Italy.

Alpe Soglia is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.841m (6,040ft) above the sea level, located in Piedmont in northern Italy.

Col Toront is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.615m (5,298ft) above the sea level, located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The elevation gain is 1.321 meters. The average gradient is 7.33%, with sections up to 16%.

Colle della Lace is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.047m (6,715ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Aosta and Piedmont regions, in northern Italy.

Kuhleitenhütte is a mountain cabin at an elevation of 2.360m (7,742ft) above the sea level, located in Italy’s South Tyrol region.

Passo di San Colombano is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.247m (7,460ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Sondrio, Lombardy region in northern Italy.

Strada del Lumiei is the name of a very challenging road with stunning views located in the Province of Udine in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Monte Cuzzo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.503m (8,211ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

Punta Bianca is a secluded white beach located on Sicily's southwest shore, in Italy, with a horrible road where you can easily damage your car.

Sella Brunech is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.443m (8,015ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Malga Campobon is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.035m (6,676ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region of Veneto, near the Austrian border.

Rifugio Lavarella-Berghütte Lavarella is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.045m (6,709ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

Porta Vescovo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.518m (8,261ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Trentino South Tyrol and Veneto, in northern Italy.

Rifugio Paion is  high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.223m (7,293ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located in the Val di Fiemme.

Malga Tasula is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.094m (6,870ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Alpe di Tires (Tierser-Alpl) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.456m (8,057ft) above the sea level, located in the Dolomites mountain range, in the South Tyrol province of north Italy.

Colle della Portula is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.449m (8,034ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-west Italy.

Rifugio Colverde is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.970m (6,463ft) above the sea level, located in the Trentino province, northern Italy. The average gradient is brutal: 23.33%.

Originally built as a railway tunnel, the historic Vara Bridge was constructed in 1876 for marble transportation to the quarries of Carrara, Italy. Today, the bridge is used by trucks and vehicles. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Cima Uomo is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.480m (8,136ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Passo dei Campelli is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.896m (6,220ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy.

Col de Muraton/ Passo del Muratone is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 1.163m (3,815ft) above the sea level, located on the border of France and Italy.

Colle del Pis is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.524m (8,280ft) above the sea level, located in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in Italy.

Rifugio Scoiattoli is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 2.257m (7,404ft) above the sea level, located in Veneto, a region in Northern Italy.

Pointe Leysser is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.429m (7,969ft) above the sea level, located in the Valle d’Aosta region, in northwestern Italy.

Rifugio Parafulmine is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.543m (5,062ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy.

Strada provinciale 269c is a very exciting mountain road located in the Campania region, in southwestern Italy. The road offers stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Lago di Mucrone is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.901m (6236ft) above the sea level, located in the northern Italian region of Piedmont.

Col de Valvacin is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.360m (7,742ft) above the sea level, located in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol.

Rifugio Capanna 2000 is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.972m (6,469ft) above the sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy. The road is very steep, with some parts up to 12%.

Lago Gabiet is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.384m (7,821ft) above the sea level, located in the province of Aosta Valley, Northern Italy.

Monte Tavolino (Sefiarspitze) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.505m (8,218ft) above the sea level, located in South Tyrol, northern Italy,

Laghi di Champlong is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.353m (7,719ft) above the sea level, located in the Aosta Valley region of north-west Italy.

Colle Plane is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.222m (7,290ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Italy and France.

Located in the Autonomous Province of Trento, in Italy, Strada Provinciale 18 is a road dug into the rock and, at times, overhanging.

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