Lombardy · Italy
Strada della Forra
SP38Lake Garda to Pieve di Tremosine
Gorge road bored into the Brasa canyon above Lake Garda.
The SP38 'Strada della Forra' climbs about 5.8 km from Lake Garda up to Pieve di Tremosine, carved through the Brasa gorge in a sequence of tunnels and ledges opened in 1913. A car chase in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace was filmed here. The road is single-track in places and, depending on season, is signed one-way uphill with restricted hours, so check access and watch for oncoming cyclists in the dark tunnels.
Where it runs3.3 mi · point to point
Lake GardaStart · Lombardy
Pieve di TremosineEnd · Lombardy
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Character
Corners18bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins6tight bends
Climb276 mtotal ascent
Summit475.9 mhighest point of the line · 1,561 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%279.1 – 475.9 mFrom the road
Points of interest2 stops
- Terrazza del BrividoViewpoint0.7 mi in
- Brasa GorgeLandmark1.8 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow single-track tunnels carved into the gorge
- Often one-way uphill only with restricted opening hours
- Heavy cyclist and tourist traffic in summer
Sources
“Strada della Forra is one of the most scenic drives in the world.”
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Driving the Strada della Forra: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Strada della Forra?
Strada della Forra runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and takes about 8 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Strada della Forra to drive?
We rate it moderate: 18 corners including 6 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 12%, and a tightness of 8 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Strada della Forra?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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