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Passo San Marco | 1992 METER | Morbegno Piazza Brembana

The Passo San Marco, at 1,992 metres, is an Alpine pass in the Bergamo Alps, linking Morbegno in the Valtellina with Piazza Brembana in the province of Bergamo. The border between the provinces of Sondrio and Bergamo runs along the summit of the pass.
The pass route is just under 50 kilometres long. As such, it offers plenty of varied driving pleasure. Bends, hairpin bends, long straights, woodland, villages and high mountains alternate along the route. In addition, the San Marco Alpine Pass offers some fascinating views, particularly on the southern approach.
At the summit, there are information boards about the surrounding peaks, commemorative plaques and a small car park. However, a rifugio – the Rifugio Ca’ San Marco (a former hospice and customs post dating from the 17th century) – situated slightly below the pass summit on the southern side offers a chance to take a culinary break. Here, the road curves in a long arc along a short stretch of ridge – meaning that on both sides of the road, the terrain drops down into the valley. The views from here are fantastic.

Incidentally, the pass road is a great cross-country route for motorbike tours. It is the shortest route from the Splügen Pass via the Valtellina to the Bergamo area (Alpi Orobie) in Lombardy. The Passo di Zambla then leads further east into the Val Seriana.
More images of the pass:
Scenes from the mountainous region around the San Marco Alpine Pass.
Scenes from the mountainous region around the San Marco Alpine Pass.
Scenes from the mountainous region around the San Marco Alpine Pass.
A view from the north-facing ramp just before the top of the pass.
A view from the north-facing ramp just before the top of the pass.
A view from the north-facing ramp just before the top of the pass.
The first hairpin bends and bends on the southern approach to the Passo San Marco.
The first hairpin bends and bends on the southern approach to the Passo San Marco.
The first hairpin bends and bends on the southern approach to the Passo San Marco.
The final hairpin bends and curves on the northern approach to the Passo San Marco, just before the summit.
The final hairpin bends and curves on the northern approach to the Passo San Marco, just before the summit.
The final hairpin bends and curves on the northern approach to the Passo San Marco, just before the summit.
Southern ramp of the Passo San Marco – view down into the valley towards the west.
Southern ramp of the Passo San Marco – view down into the valley towards the west.
Southern ramp of the Passo San Marco – view down into the valley towards the west.
A view from the south side of the Passo San Marco.
A view from the south side of the Passo San Marco.
A view from the south side of the Passo San Marco.
The pass is marked by a large stone slab on which the names of the surrounding mountain peaks are inscribed.
The pass is marked by a large stone slab on which the names of the surrounding mountain peaks are inscribed.
The pass is marked by a large stone slab on which the names of the surrounding mountain peaks are inscribed.
On the long ascents of the Passo San Marco, bends, straights, hairpin bends, steep and flat sections alternate constantly – it’s great fun to ride.
On the long ascents of the Passo San Marco, bends, straights, hairpin bends, steep and flat sections alternate constantly – it’s great fun to ride.
On the long ascents of the Passo San Marco, bends, straights, hairpin bends, steep and flat sections alternate constantly – it’s great fun to ride.
A thrilling bend just below the top of the pass – with views to the left and right down into the valley.
A thrilling bend just below the top of the pass – with views to the left and right down into the valley.
A thrilling bend just below the top of the pass – with views to the left and right down into the valley.
Passtracks close by:
Passo di Dordona, Passo di Zambla, Colle Gallo, Malojapass, Colle di San Fermo

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Country Italien
Region Lombardia
Coordinates 46.04690000, 9.62278000
Elevation 1992 m
Max. slope 15 %
Toll road no
Road surface Asphalt
Cul-de-sac no
Length 48 Km
Travel time Normal to slow
Route Morbegno Piazza Brembana
light rain, 5.6°C light rain, 5.6°C

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