Lombardy · Italy
Passo San Marco
SS470Mezzoldo to Albaredo per San Marco
An old salt road over the Orobie Alps, quiet and high.
The SP8 climbs the Passo San Marco over the Orobie Alps between Morbegno in the Valtellina and the Val Brembana, following an old Venetian salt road to an open summit near 2,000 m. Narrow and lightly travelled; mind the broken surface, the lack of barriers, and fog at the top.
Where it runs17.6 mi · point to point
MezzoldoStart · Lombardy
Albaredo per San MarcoEnd · Lombardy
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Character
Corners40bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins21tight bends
Climb1,189 mtotal ascent
Summit1,986.7 mhighest point of the line · 6,518 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 4Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%883.7 – 1,986.7 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Passo San MarcoLandmark7.8 mi in
- Rifugio Cà San MarcoFood and drink7.4 mi in
- Lago di ValmoraViewpoint6.2 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow with a broken surface
- No barriers over drops
- Fog at the summit
Sources
“San Marco Pass is one of the most famous and acclaimed motorbike tours, a real 'must' to do at least once in a motorcyclist's life.”
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Driving the Passo San Marco: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Passo San Marco?
Passo San Marco runs 17.6 miles (28 km) and takes about 39 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Passo San Marco to drive?
We rate it demanding: 40 corners including 21 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 10%, and a tightness of 7 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Passo San Marco?
Summer and Autumn are best.
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