Veneto, Italy
Passo Giau runs Cortina d'Ampezzo to Colle Santa Lucia in Veneto, Italy, Italy. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Closed roughly November to April.
Base town
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Road length
10.6 mi
Driving time
32 min
Rating
9.6 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 10 March 2026
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The road
Twenty nine hairpins climb to a wide open saddle ringed by the jagged Cinque Torri.
Closed roughly November to April
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