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The Stelvio Pass (Italian: Passo dello Stelvio [passo ˈdello ˈstɛlvjo], Giogo dello Stelvio [dʒɔgo ˈdello ˈstɛlvjo]; German: Stilfser Joch; [ˈʃtɪlfsɐ jɔx]) is a mountain pass in northern Italy bordering Switzerland at an elevation of 2,757 m (9,045 ft) above sea level.

When completed in 2025, the 64 km long Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) will be the world's longest underground rail tunnel, traversing below the Alps from Innsbruck (Austria) to Fortezza (Italy).

roga, it's a well-used motorway, the main link from Germany/Austria to Italy, the Brenner pass on the border is only around 1300m so is kept open throughout winter.

The Autostrade (Italian: [autoˈstraːde]; singular autostrada [autoˈstraːda]) are roads forming the Italian national system of motorways. The total length of the system is about 6,758 kilometres (4,199 mi).

The Dolomites — the dramatic mountains along Italy's northeast border — offer not only some of Europe's most scenic alpine experiences, but a chance to encounter an intriguing mingling of cultures.

historical route over the Alps between Germany and Italy, from Breuni, name of a people who lived near there, which is perhaps from Celtic.

Stelvio Pass, Italian Giogo Dello Stelvio, German Stilfser Joch, Alpine pass (9,042 feet [2,756 m]) at the northwest base of the Ortles mountain range in northern Italy near the Swiss border.

The name "St. Bernard" originates from the Great St Bernard Hospice, a traveler's hospice on the often treacherous Great St Bernard Pass in the Western Alps, between Switzerland and Italy. The pass, the lodge, and the dogs are named for Bernard of Menthon, the 11th century Italian monk who established the station.

Stelvio Pass is usually open to traffic between June and October. The road closes around November 1 due to snow blocking the way and reopens around June 1.