Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy
Passo di Costalunga
SS241Vigo di Fassa to Nova Levante
A Dolomites pass past the emerald Karersee.
The SS241 over the Costalunga (Karer) Pass at 1,745 m links the Val di Fassa and the Eggental, past the jewel-green Karersee beneath the Latemar. Flowing and forested with sudden alpine views; watch for coaches, cyclists, and ice in the shaded sections.
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Passo di Costalunga on the map7.8 mi · point to point
Vigo di FassaStart · Trentino-Alto Adige
Nova LevanteEnd · Trentino-Alto Adige
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Character
Corners32bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins1bends over 150°
Climb379 mtotal ascent
Summit1,764 mhighest point of the line · 5,787 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4 to 8%over 8%1,408 to 1,764 mFrom the road
Points of interest1 stop
- Passo di CostalungaViewpoint5.1 mi in
Hazards
- Coaches on the bends
- Shaded ice
- Cyclists
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“From the summit, you can enjoy a nearly 360° panoramic view of the Ortler mountain, the Cevedale massif, and the Adige Valley.”
Route traced from OpenStreetMap, with its stats measured from that line. How the roads are mapped
Driving the Passo di Costalunga: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Passo di Costalunga?
Passo di Costalunga runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and takes about 16 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Passo di Costalunga to drive?
We rate it demanding: 32 corners including 1 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 9%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Passo di Costalunga?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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