Aprica Pass

The Aprica Pass, at an altitude of 1181 meters, is an alpine pass that connects Valtellina to Val Camonica in Lombardy. Since the Middle Ages, it has represented a strategic link between the Alps and the Po Valley, thanks to its gentle and easily traversable slopes. On one side, the view opens up to Valtellina and the majestic Bernina range, on the other toward the peaks of the Adamello massif. Today, the pass is traversed by State Road 39 and retains its intact landscape charm, enriched by a history of sports and cycling: here the Giro d’Italia has written memorable pages, with stage finishes won by great champions like Marco Pantani and Ivan Basso.