The Foscagno pass connects the Livigno valley with the Valtellina and Valdidentro. A beautiful panoramic road between the Stelvio and the passes of Switzerland.
In addition to connecting Bormio to the Bernina pass, it is a valid alternative to reach Livigno by crossing the Poschiavo valley, without having to go through Switzerland.
| Altitude (meters above sea level) | 2.291 |
| Length | 143 Km |
| connection | Colico Piano / Livigno |
| Number of hairpin bends | 11 |
| What to see in the surroundings | Shopping in Livigno, Bernina red train |
| Typical dishes of the area | pizzoccheri, polenta, meats alla pioda |
| Winter closure | No. |
| Road conditions and notes | Good conditions |
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Livigno
Renowned for tourism and for being exempt from excise duties. The news with regard to the non-customs area, they date back to the Napoleonic period: at that time the exemption of duties for the State was defined.
In 1939 there was the closure of the nearby supply markets Switzerland. The Ministry of Finance, which prohibited the export of basic foodstuffs, authorized the introduction of some foodstuffs intended for the population in Livigno through the customs of Foscagno.
Thanks to the tax relief it enjoys over time Livigno has emerged from the situation of poverty of the past and thanks to the tourist development of the area, many travel the Foscagno Pass to go to this enchanted area.
Itinerary
Let's start with Flat Colico and take the SS38 direction Sondrio. after passing Sondrio, we recommend a coffee at Tirano, in the shadow of the Sanctuary of the Madonna. In Tirano it is possible to take the famous one Bernina red train, for an old-time immersion in the mountains.
Behind the Sanctuary the road forks: if we turned left we would go to Bernina in Switzerland, but we continue on the SS38 up to Bormio. From Bormio we take the SS301 up to the Foscagno Pass.
After the pass we aim towards Livigno, where we will park the motorcycle to stretch our legs among typical shops and restaurants at really affordable prices. Don't forget to fill up with petrol, the savings are guaranteed!
