Passo dello Stelvio from Bormio

The Strada rises 21.1km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,555m to 2,765m. Averaging 7.4%, the road kicks to 12.6% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 34 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,765m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Lombardy, Italy.