Long ascent from Chiavenna, peppered with a number of hairpin bends and tunnels, through the ever more beautiful landscape. The tunnels are illuminated. There is still no wrong light on the bike.
Very demanding driveway. During my ascent I already had violent headwinds about 3 km below Palü, which continued to the pass. Under certain circumstances can demand the last reserves of strength. After the lake just before the pass you can take the chance to stop. There is nothing left above. The descent towards Splügen is peppered in the first piece with wonderful bends set at short intervals. So you don't really bang down and can enjoy the scenery in peace.