Stelvio Pass – Sondrio, Italy

At an astounding height of 9,045 feet, visitors can find the Stelvio Pass or ‘Passo dello Stelvio’ in the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border. It’s the highest paved pass in the Eastern Alps, where tourists come to trek and camp for the views. Situated inside the Stelvio National Park, lucky tourists may also get rare glimpses of animals such as ibex and wolves in their natural habitat.

Additionally, the pass also hosts the Stelvio Bike Day, traditionally held between August and September. The event has been held on and off since 1953; on average, almost 12,000 cyclists participate.