A beautiful paved road to Eira Pass in the Alps
Passo d'Eira is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,209m (7,247ft) above sea level, located in the Province of Sondrio, in Italy.
Where is Passo d'Eira?
The pass is located in the Lombardy region, in the northern part of the country, between the Foscagno Pass and Livigno.
Is Passo d'Eira paved?
The road to the summit is fully paved. It’s called Strada Statale 301 (SS 301). The traffic is somewhat heavy but bearable. The road is pretty steep, hitting a maximum gradient of 8.0% through some of the ramps.
How long is Passo d'Eira?
Set high in the Alps, the pass is 36.1 km (22.43 miles) long, running east-west from Bormio to Livigno, a ski resort near the Swiss border.