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tableronde Mar 18th, 2013 07:45 PM

mid.May by car Como - Sondrio - Tonale - Trento
 
Driving from Zurich to Trento Italy, thinking of an interesting alternate route to the Autostrada or Arlberg - Innsbruck - Brenner in Austria.
Anybody familiar with the above alpine road through Lombardia and Trentino? Culminating at Passo Tonale 1900 m elevation.
Should I worry about road closures due to snow at this time?

asps Mar 19th, 2013 01:51 PM

It should be fairly long and slow. The pass is kept open all year long, but there could be some snow even in May.

I would suggest another itinerary, that looks the shortest one: Arlberg to Landeck - Reschenpass - Merano - Bolzano - Trento.

tableronde Mar 22nd, 2013 04:29 PM

ASPS, thanks for your reply. Years ago I have taken the Reschenpass (Passo Resia) 1500 m route, and love the Vinschgau (Venosta). But I was concerned with too much snow.
Am I wrong to expect less snow by first crossing South to Lake Como, then head East?
Car rental without snow tires. Thanks

nochblad Mar 23rd, 2013 11:04 AM

How serious a driver are you?

Have you considered the Passo dello Stelvio?

Top Gear rates this as one of the best driving routes in Europe.

asps Mar 23rd, 2013 12:43 PM

Stelvio is one of the few places where you can experience snow storms even at the beginning of June. IMHO Reschenpass is low enough that snow should not be a problem in May. But check again one week in advance.


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