Switzerland and Italy
Umbrail Pass usually opens late may and shuts late october. Those dates move with the snow every single year, so a late spring can hold the opening back by two or three weeks and an early autumn storm can close it without warning.
The pass road runs Passo dello Stelvio to Santa Maria Val Mustair in Lombardy and Graubunden, 9.3 miles that take about 23 min if you drive it properly rather than chase it. We score it 8.8 out of 10 for driving and 9.2 out of 10 for scenery.
The Swiss side of the Stelvio junction, and usually the quieter approach.
Summit
2501 m
Typically opens
Late May
Typically closes
Late October
Country
Switzerland and Italy
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Opening dates reflect the long term pattern of the pass, not a single season. Always check on the day. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 19 March 2026
The drive
Switzerland's link into the Stelvio is a quieter alternative with the same drama.
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Common questions
Umbrail Pass typically opens late may and closes late october. Treat that as a planning window rather than a promise, because the snow decides the date.
The summit sits at 2501 metres in Switzerland and Italy.
About 23 min for the 9.3 miles between Passo dello Stelvio and Santa Maria Val Mustair, without stops. Allow twice that if you want photographs and a coffee at the top.
We rate it 8.8 out of 10 for driving and 9.2 out of 10 for scenery, which puts it among the roads worth building a trip around.