Monte Padrio is One of the Greatest Cycling Climbs in Italy

Monte Padrio is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,882 m (6,174 ft) above sea level, located in the province of Brescia, in Italy.

Monte Padrio

Where is Monte Padrio?

The pass, also known as Valico di Trivigno, is located south of the iconic Mortirolo Pass, in the Lombardy region, in the northern part of the country, near the Swiss border.

Is the Road to Monte Padrio Paved?

The road to the summit is an old military track. It’s paved but very narrow and steep, hitting a brutal 27.0% gradient through some of the ramps, with 30 hairpin turns. Speed is limited to 20 km/h, and trucks and semi-trucks are forbidden.

How Long is the Road to Monte Padrio?

The pass is 27.1 km (16.83 miles) long, running north-south from Strada Provinciale 26, near Sernio (a town in the Province of Sondrio), to Strada Statale 39, near Lombro, a village in the Province of Brescia.

Is the Road to Monte Padrio Worth the Drive?

The road features very nice views. A refuge near the top of the mountain hosts a winery, gift store, and sandwich shop.

Is the Road to Monte Padrio Open in Winter?

Set high in the central Alps, the road is usually impassable in winter.

 

 

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