Passo di Valcava, Mountain pass and scenic viewpoint at 1340 meters in Lombardia, Italy

Passo di Valcava is a mountain pass in Lombardy that links San Martino Valley in Lecco province with Imagna Valley in Bergamo province. The winding road climbs to approximately 1340 meters elevation and passes through a landscape of forested slopes and open ridges.

The pass entered the Giro di Lombardia in 1986 as the penultimate climb, and Tony Rominger soloed away here in 1989, arriving in Milan over two and a half minutes ahead. It stayed decisive until 1994, returned in 2011 and 2016, and was first crossed by the Giro d'Italia in 2012, when Matteo Rabottini led over the category-1 ascent.

The pass entered the Giro di Lombardia in 1986 as the penultimate climb, and Tony Rominger soloed away 100 km from the finish in 1989 to win in Milan by over two and a half minutes. The Giro d'Italia first crossed it in 2012 on stage 15, with Matteo Rabottini first at the top of the category-1 climb; Ben Healy led over it in 2023.

The route requires careful planning due to very steep sections with gradients reaching 18 percent. Visitors should allow plenty of time and bring appropriate gear, especially when cycling.

About four kilometers from the summit there is an exceptionally steep section that rises like a wall, forcing many cyclists to walk their bikes. This intense climb stands out as one of the route's most demanding segments.