What are the cycling conditions like in Passo del Mortirolo?

🚴♂️ Passo del Mortirolo – Opening & Seasonal Access General road access The Mortirolo Pass (aka Passo della Foppa ) is a public mountain road in the Italian Alps (Lombardy), connecting Mazzo di Valtellina (Sondrio) with Val Camonica (Brescia). Typical seasonal opening/closing The pass is closed during winter due to snow. It normally opens in late spring (often mid‑May or early June) and stays open through summer into autumn . Roads can become impassable if there’s late snow , even during shoulder months — always check current local road status before riding. No fixed daily “hours” Mortirolo doesn’t have set opening/closing times — it’s mainly accessible daylight hours when snow‑free . 📅 Planned Cycling‑Specific Closures / Events Occasionally, local cycling events temporarily close the climb to vehicles — which can be a benefit for road cyclists: June–August events (2025) : Some parts of Mortirolo have been closed to motorized traffic on specific dates (e.g., June 14 and August 29, 9:00–13:00 ) for cycling events such as Enjoy Stelvio . Keep an eye on local event calendars — closures mean safer, calmer cycling conditions during those periods. 🌦️ What to Expect Weather‑Wise (Cyclist Perspective) Typical Alpine conditions in season (May–Sept/Oct): Daytime temps can be pleasant at the base in summer, but cool quickly with altitude gain. At higher elevation (near 1850 m), temperatures can be breezy or relatively cool, even in summer — especially early morning or late afternoon. Weather changes fast in the Alps: summer rain showers and thunderstorms are possible — bring layers. Even in shoulder season, snow or very cool conditions can occur at higher passes — layers, windbreaker, and gloves are recommended. Cyclist tip from community riders: bring a light windbreaker/gilet and additional layers for descents back down — even in summer — as temperatures can drop quickly at altitude. 🧭 Cycling Considerations Mortirolo is famous for steep gradients , especially from Mazzo di Valtellina: averages often above 10 % and up to ~18 %. Services on the pass are limited (few cafés/refuges), so carry enough water and snacks. Early start is advised to avoid worst‑case weather and heat in summer. 🧾 Short Summary 🚴♂️ When it’s open: Mortirolo is seasonally open from late May/early June through autumn (often until October), depending on snow and weather conditions — it closes in winter. 🌦️ Weather expectations: Expect variable alpine weather — pleasant lower down in summer, cooler and changeable at the summit. Bring layers and be prepared for sudden rain or wind. 📌 Riding tips: Hard gradients, limited services, and occasional cycling‑only closures (local events) can affect your ride — plan ahead and check current road status before your climb.

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Pass Information

1,852m

Elevation

18.0%

Max Gradient

12.4 km

Length

Current status: unknown

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Current Conditions

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Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:39 — 18:18

1° / -1°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 100 %

🚴‍♂️ Passo del Mortirolo – Opening & Seasonal Access

General road access

The Mortirolo Pass (aka Passo della Foppa) is a public mountain road in the Italian Alps (Lombardy), connecting Mazzo di Valtellina (Sondrio) with Val Camonica (Brescia).

Typical seasonal opening/closing

The pass is closed during winter due to snow.
It normally opens in late spring (often mid‑May or early June) and stays open through summer into autumn.
Roads can become impassable if there’s late snow, even during shoulder months — always check current local road status before riding.

No fixed daily “hours”

Mortirolo doesn’t have set opening/closing times — it’s mainly accessible daylight hours when snow‑free.

📅 Planned Cycling‑Specific Closures / Events

Occasionally, local cycling events temporarily close the climb to vehicles — which can be a benefit for road cyclists:

June–August events (2025): Some parts of Mortirolo have been closed to motorized traffic on specific dates (e.g., June 14 and August 29, 9:00–13:00) for cycling events such as Enjoy Stelvio.

Keep an eye on local event calendars — closures mean safer, calmer cycling conditions during those periods.

🌦️ What to Expect Weather‑Wise (Cyclist Perspective)

Typical Alpine conditions in season (May–Sept/Oct):

Daytime temps can be pleasant at the base in summer, but cool quickly with altitude gain.
At higher elevation (near 1850 m), temperatures can be breezy or relatively cool, even in summer — especially early morning or late afternoon.
Weather changes fast in the Alps: summer rain showers and thunderstorms are possible — bring layers.
Even in shoulder season, snow or very cool conditions can occur at higher passes — layers, windbreaker, and gloves are recommended.

Cyclist tip from community riders: bring a light windbreaker/gilet and additional layers for descents back down — even in summer — as temperatures can drop quickly at altitude.

🧭 Cycling Considerations

Mortirolo is famous for steep gradients, especially from Mazzo di Valtellina: averages often above 10 % and up to ~18 %.
Services on the pass are limited (few cafés/refuges), so carry enough water and snacks.
Early start is advised to avoid worst‑case weather and heat in summer.

🧾 Short Summary

🚴‍♂️ When it’s open:
Mortirolo is seasonally open from late May/early June through autumn (often until October), depending on snow and weather conditions — it closes in winter.

🌦️ Weather expectations:
Expect variable alpine weather — pleasant lower down in summer, cooler and changeable at the summit. Bring layers and be prepared for sudden rain or wind.

📌 Riding tips:
Hard gradients, limited services, and occasional cycling‑only closures (local events) can affect your ride — plan ahead and check current road status before your climb.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:39 — 18:18

1° / -1°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 100 %

Thu

12 Mar

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Rain showers

06:37 — 18:19

4° / -1°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 100 %

Fri

13 Mar

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Snow showers

06:35 — 18:21

4° / -2°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 100 %

Sat

14 Mar

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Snow showers

06:33 — 18:22

0° / -2°

Precipitation 20 mm

Humidity 100 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Snow showers

06:31 — 18:24

2° / -2°

Precipitation 4 mm

Humidity 100 %

Mon

16 Mar

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Snow showers

06:29 — 18:25

6° / -2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 100 %

Tue

17 Mar

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Partly cloudy

06:27 — 18:26

6° / -4°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 65 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	-1°C	-13°C	15	5.4h	16	134 mm	75 %	2	9h 5m
Feb	1°C	-11°C	19	7.2h	10	21 mm	73 %	3	10h 21m
Mar	3°C	-8°C	23	9.0h	14	91 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	9°C	-2°C	27	10.9h	19	93 mm	68 %	5	13h 35m
May	12°C	0°C	29	11.8h	19	116 mm	65 %	6	15h
Jun	20°C	7°C	30	13.6h	15	50 mm	67 %	7	15h 43m
Jul	17°C	6°C	29	12.8h	17	74 mm	66 %	8	15h 21m
Aug	19°C	7°C	29	12.0h	14	85 mm	68 %	7	14h 6m
Sep	14°C	2°C	26	10.3h	15	96 mm	70 %	5	12h 31m
Oct	8°C	-2°C	28	9.1h	12	57 mm	72 %	4	10h 53m
Nov	3°C	-8°C	22	7.0h	9	80 mm	76 %	2	9h 26m
Dec	2°C	-11°C	23	6.8h	9	17 mm	77 %	2	8h 40m