A military old road to Cima Bianca in Sondrio
Cima Bianca is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,977 m (9,767 ft) above sea level, located in the Province of Sondrio, in Italy. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.
Where is Cima Bianca?
The peak is located in the Lombardy region, in the northern part of the country, near the Swiss border. At the summit, there’s a cable car station and a bar restaurant.
When was the road to Cima Bianca built?
The road to the summit was built for military purposes during the First World War and today serves as a chairlift access trail.
Is the road to Cima Bianca unpaved?
The road starts totally paved at Bormio but turns into gravel quickly at Bormio 2000. It continues drivable for vehicles before arriving at a place called La Rocca, at 2,126 m above sea level. At this point, called Chalet dei Rododendri – Chalet La Rocca Ristorante Pizzeria, the road is closed to vehicles but there’s a big parking lot.
How long is the road to Cima Bianca?
Starting from Bormio, the road to the summit is 14.32 km (8.9 mi) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,760 m (5,775 ft) and the average gradient is XX%.
Is the road to Cima Bianca open in winter?
Set high in the Alps, the road is totally impassable in winter. It's one of the highest roads in the country.