Passo Stelvio June 2012

[MAC_JD]

I had a conference up in Germany so I rode up. Passo di Gavia (2621 meters/8600 feet) was again beyond words. It was very wet and the road is very narrow then gets rough to the top. It was pouring rain at the top. Sorry I didn't stop lower on the way up and get any photos.

Here are a few photos from the Stelvio Pass (2758 meters/9048.6 feet). I went up from the Bormio side. 36 degrees on top.

A Snow Cat, something just wrong with this at this time of year.

Looking up towards the top that just disapears into the clouds.

Two photos from about halfway up looking back down, squiggles, love it!!!

The obligatory photo with the pass sign.

JD

 

[Uncle Phil]

JD - Thanks for the memories! That does seem like late in the year for snow.

 

[rulbe]

JD thanks for the photos! I was there August 2005 and the weather was perfect! Hard to describe the view as you look over the route up! Is the sausage guy still there with his stand?

Randy

 

[Booger Man]

Some day I plan to ride those passes. Great pictures.

 

[MAC_JD]

JD thanks for the photos! I was there August 2005 and the weather was perfect! Hard to describe the view as you look over the route up! Is the sausage guy still there with his stand?

Randy

Randy,

Yep! That is a must do when you get on top!!

JD

 

[Muchmore]

Wow, I've ridden in Norway and this brings back great memories, just beautiful.

 

[Booger Man]

Wow, I've ridden in Norway and this brings back great memories, just beautiful.

And you didn't get hit by a cable car tram.:crackup

 

[Mark]

Beautiful.

I think I need a guide if I ever get over there...

 

[Uncle Phil]

Beautiful.
I think I need a guide if I ever get over there...

Mark - Nope, just a good road map ... a little luck ... and a large bag of money!

http://www.unclephil.us/Alps2008Day11.htm

 

[Mark]

Thanks UP!

After reading that I do *know* I will need a guide and some luck!

 

[Muchmore]

And you didn't get hit by a cable car tram.:crackup

Not yet, but, I haven't ridden the Stelvio pass either Tom we need to rent some Moto Guzzis and do this!

 

[MAC_JD]

Beautiful.

I think I need a guide if I ever get over there...

This is all you need: Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps & Beyond, John Hermann.

JD

 

[Mellow]

Nice James, thanks!

 

[Mark]

Excellent, thanks J.D.

 

[Uncle Phil]

This is all you need: Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps & Beyond, John Hermann.
JD

+25 Money well spent! We tried to do his multi pass challenge (I think it was 12 passes in one day), but we got rained out.

 

[biker]

The clearing for another year has started.

 

[biker]

Winter is not giving up easily but Stelvio opened today.

 

[biker]

Busy day today.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Now that's busy! ;-)

 

[gmast1100]

Thanks for the great pics biker. We were suppose to be over there riding this summer but plans got scratched. But next year is a GO!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait.