Preda Rossa
Italy, europe
24 km
1,955 m
hard
Year-round
# Preda Rossa: A Mountain Pass with a Comeback Story
Nestled in Lombardy's Province of Sondrio, Preda Rossa sits pretty at 1,955 meters (6,414 feet) above sea level. But here's the thing—this pass has quite the tale to tell.
Back in 1991, a massive landslide absolutely wreaked havoc on the original road. For over two decades, travelers had to make do with a rough gravel route snaking around the valley as their only option. Not exactly ideal, but that's what it took to get to the top.
Fast forward to 2012, and things got a major upgrade. The road is now mostly paved, with just a short 300-meter gravel section remaining as a reminder of those rougher days. Don't let that fool you though—this pass means business.
Starting from Masino, you're looking at a serious 24-kilometer climb that'll gain you 1,675 meters of elevation. The average grade sits at 7%, but buckle up for some gnarly sections that hit 14%—seriously steep in places. It's the kind of drive that'll test your car and your nerve, but the payoff is a genuine Alpine experience.
Where is it?
Preda Rossa is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 41.8478, 12.9733
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 24 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,955 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 41.8478, 12.9733
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