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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

San Giacomo Pass

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Easy pass crossing (2313 m, T2) and a little-used alternative route to the opening stage of the GTA over the Gries Pass. From Val Bedretto, the terrain is somewhat steeper, with flatter alpine terrain towards Val Formazza.

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Golden Madonna Statue at Monte Moro Pass

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The Monte Moro Pass is located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The Madonnina placed on a rock spur is the symbol of the pass. This is where the Monte Rosa Tour passes.

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Riale–Passo San Giacomo Cycle Route (Italian Side)

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INTERREG. PROJECT
The San Giacomo pass has a strong symbolic value for the area in which it is located, in fact it can be considered an umbilical cord of intense …

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Scatta Minoia Pass and Ettore Conti Shelter

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Passo Scatta Minoia is located at 2,599 meters above sea level and marks the border between Val Formazza and Valle Devero. Here is the Ettore Conti Bivouac, which is white …

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Arbola Pass

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Historical pass crossing from Piedmont to Valais, used since Roman and Celtic times. On the Italian side developed as a mule track with steps (T2) and with a picturesque view …

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Marco Pantani Pass (Scopello Pass)

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The Scopello pass is located at 970 meters above sea level and connects Cannobio, on Lake Maggiore, with Santa Maria Maggiore and the Vigezzo valley. The top of the pass is dedicated to the cyclist Marco Pantani.

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Ruins of the Wagristoratore on San Giacomo Pass

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Quoting Wikipedia: The Wagristoratore project was a building and catering facility for automobile tourists on the Italian side of the San Giacomo Pass. It consisted of a sleeping car and …

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Passo della Colma from Arola Junction

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The Colma pass, or Colma di Civiasco, is a pass at 942 m a.s.l., which connects the Cusio with the Valsesia.
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passo_della_Colma

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Ascent from Cannobio to Passo Marco Pantani

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Great climb with never bad gradients.

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Geisspfad Pass

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From the pass you have a sensational view of the Geisspfadsee below you. Up here in the rocky landscape you are surrounded only by rugged peaks and ridges.

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