Closed to vehicle traffic for an event on Saturday, September 12 (8.30 a.m.-12.10 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.-5.10 p.m.) and Sunday, September 13 (8.30 a.m.-12.10 p.m.) in the section Lagalb-Sfazù.
The Bernina Pass, at 2,330 meters above sea level, is one of the most picturesque alpine passes in the Rhaetian Alps and provides direct communication between Valtellina and the Upper Engadin valley in Switzerland.
It is named after the majestic Piz Bernina, the highest peak in the Eastern Alps, which rises not far away. The road, wide and perfectly maintained, offers a spectacular route through snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers, and landscapes that change with every bend.
From the viewpoint of the pass, one can admire the Pizzo Palù glacier, the Bellavista, and the Bernina, scenes that attract travelers and mountain lovers from all over the world. The highest traversable point of the road also marks a cultural watershed: Italian is spoken up to the pass, while beyond, Romansh prevails.
Isolated and devoid of large inhabited centers, the Bernina Pass is an ideal destination for a road or motorcycle trip and represents the natural crossing for those wishing to reach St. Moritz from Sondrio or Valtellina, immersed in the beauty of the Swiss mountains.
