This morning the pass I aimed at didn't live up to its name - it proved impassable because of severe damage by snowfall and avalanches. So I had to descend 500m and climb up 1,500m to reach my peak of the day, then, to get some lunch, drop down to another pass. After many days not seeing another soul, what an assault on the senses! There were hundreds of cyclists attracted by numerous hairpin bends rising to 2,700m, stalls selling trinkets and tat, but also fortunately offering wurst for my lunch. Now I have a long route ahead of me this afternoon.
Bikka mecca stelvio pass
Ortler from the path to the stelvio pass
Stelvio
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