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Gavia Pass
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Michele Pelacci
October 4, 2022
Cycling
A famous Alpine climb, the Gavia pass was climbed for the first time since the Giro d'Italia in 1960. The first to reach the summit was Imerio Massignan, who during …
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•Ivan Lucini
June 26, 2023
Cycling
Passo Gavia is a popular destination for many cycling and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
It was the scene of many battles in the Giro d'Italia and is one of the most important Alpine passes in Europe, the second highest in Italy after the Stelvio.
It connects Valtellina with Ponte di Legno.
It was the scene of many battles in the Giro d'Italia and is one of the most important Alpine passes in Europe, the second highest in Italy after the Stelvio.
It connects Valtellina with Ponte di Legno.
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•Michele Baldoni
February 8, 2020
Road cycling
In my opinion, Gavia is one of the most scenic climbs in all of Italy. Its landscape is sometimes lunar. Must do at least once in a lifetime. The effort will pay off, I can guarantee it!
P.S. : bring some lights for the passage of the gallery which is almost at the end of the climb, as the gallery is not lit.
P.S. : bring some lights for the passage of the gallery which is almost at the end of the climb, as the gallery is not lit.
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Elevation 2,610 m
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