Adventure along the wild road to Valico Poffa di Rondenino
Italy, europe
17.4 km
2,012 m
moderate
Year-round
# Valico Poffa di Rondenino: An Alpine Adventure
Ready for some serious mountain driving? Valico Poffa di Rondenino sits pretty at 2,012 meters (6,601 feet) in Brescia province, Lombardy, in the heart of northern Italy. This is alpine territory, folks.
The road that conquers this pass is the Strada Provinciale 345B—locals call it "Delle Tre Valli" (Of the Three Valleys). This 17.4 km (10.81 miles) beauty stretches from the Passo del Maniva junction all the way to the SP 669 road, and you can tackle it from either direction.
Here's the thing: it's paved at both ends, but the middle section? Pure gravel. Don't let that intimidate you though—it's totally doable, just keep your eyes peeled for rocks and rough patches, especially when you're navigating the hairpin turns. The posted speed limit is a cautious 20 km/h, and officials take their no-stopping, no-overtaking rules seriously (stick to designated parking spots only).
What makes this route truly special is that you're basically hugging the mountaintops the entire way. You'll be cruising almost exclusively above the 2,000-meter mark, which means dramatic elevation and views that'll take your breath away. It's challenging, it's stunning, and it's absolutely unforgettable.
Where is it?
Adventure along the wild road to Valico Poffa di Rondenino is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 42.7282, 13.1136
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 17.4 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,012 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 42.7282, 13.1136
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