Cosi fa VERAMENTE PAURA il PASSO GAVIA – EP13 S4

Cosi fa VERAMENTE PAURA il PASSO GAVIA – EP13 S4

Despite two days of incessant rain, we’re venturing onto the Stelvio Pass. Good morning from Bormio. Since yesterday, rumors and news have been spreading about the closure of the Stelvio Pass on both sides of the Italian border. But by early afternoon today, they’ve been saying, the pass should be open. A timid ray of sunshine emerged two minutes ago, but that makes us very optimistic, even if the weather up there is a bit different. Bormio, 1,225 m. It’s been two days of non-stop rain. The Stelvio Pass has been closed for safety reasons due to landslides. But keep your fingers crossed and let’s go check it out together. We’ve seen a lot of motorcyclists descending, so the roadworks should have somehow restored traffic. The temperature is 18°C, in Bormio we had 20°C, but consider that there’s almost a 1,500 m difference between Bormio and the Stelvio. Google also tells me there’s a lane closed nearby. Let’s see if the work is underway or not. Sorry, it’s open. So, we came from Malles, Valostà, we went up to the left turnoff to go to the Stelvio Pass. There was a closed barrier there, they opened it because, like you people coming up from Bornio, the road isn’t closed, so they got up, opened the barrier, and I passed through. They passed through. The road is free anyway, there are no roads. Supposedly, they’d open in the afternoon, that is, early afternoon, but there’s nothing written on the sign here. They said you can pass. They told us it’s free. There’s a sign at the beginning that says road closed, then that’s what it says here. From this traffic jam, we, not knowing how to read or write, went to ask at the tourist office. We didn’t continue, we didn’t feel like it given the closed barrier and the obvious sign saying “Passo Stelvio closed on the Bormio side.” So we went back to the info point at the tourist office in Bormio. We were told that ANAS is currently closing the pass, even though the barrier, as we pointed out, is currently open. They said, “Oh, good.” However, the pass is formally closed. ANAS will give directions to the tourist office at 2:00 PM to check out the situation. So, our decision will probably be to change directions, because there are actually four options to get out of Bormio. The first is to go through Livigno, the second is to go down and perhaps take the Mortirolo Pass, the third is the Stelvio Pass, and the fourth is the Gavia Pass, which we took when we arrived. We’ll be waiting with rain gear on, because the weather isn’t looking good. It’s already starting to rain, and in any case, the cars passing weren’t just Italians. All this comes from our South American experience, where it often happens and the information is very clear. We’ll still respect the formal information we ‘re given, although, with the utmost intellectual honesty, in South America you can do whatever you want, so to speak. We’re also checking the Valtellina website to see if the Mortirolo Pass is open, but it’s closed from 9:00 to 13:00 on August 29th. It’s now 12:30, so it should be open by the time we arrive. But to be on the safe side, we ultimately decided to take the Gavia Pass, especially since this weather should be super adrenaline-filled. We’re changing plans with the first rain this morning. Honestly, taking the Gavia Pass in this weather makes me feel alive. We have the best gear to test. If we don’t test it, who will? Otherwise, what kind of lame video am I going to make? Gavia Pass, 26 km. Yesterday’s rain is making its presence felt, so we’re heading back to Valfurva. Objectively, I don’t see the weather as worrying, in the sense that it’s not that scary dark gray. The temperature has already dropped to 14°C. The rain makes the temperature feel cooler. It rained heavily last night. Look at the summit, what a spectacle. A dusting of snow. A glimpse of blue, indeed, that opens ever wider. Gavi is open, and from this point the restrictions begin. This is the spectacle we hope to find at the top. How do we hope? We will find this. So, snow and sun. The climb is super easy, as we encountered practically no snow. No one. Be careful in some places because last night, as mentioned, it rained heavily and the asphalt can sometimes be a little dirty. Meanwhile, the sky is clear behind us, while in front you can see you, but we’re going this way, so the temperature is 8°C, and the cyclist is a real phenomenon. Two cyclists, 3 or 4 great guys, the natural mountain waterfalls. Another view of the glacier, this time a sprinkle of powdered sugar on the mountains above. Almost there at the refuge. Come on guys. Rifugio Berni 2560. We had lunch here about 6 or 7 years ago, a ray of sunshine right on the glacier. And at this point the question arises spontaneously. Who would like to come in my place to guide my big sister? Also because I suffer from a bit of vertigo, I don’t know why, but the other side is getting foggier and foggier. If any of you know why the other side of the Gavia is getting foggier and foggier, please write in the comments. If you like our content, please leave a like and maybe subscribe to the channel. Temperature 5°C. Wrap up in rain gear and enjoy a very hot herbal tea. These, to be honest, are the most beautiful landscapes. Nothing but clear skies and blazing sun. This time, the first one we encounter is Lago Bianco. The water should be crystal clear, but not today. With this weather, it reminds me a bit of southern Norway, where the weather, as you well know, has been broadly the same for us. We’re five bikes away. 2652 to the Gavia Pass. We’re descending Valca Monica. Come on, we’ll find the sun up there. The lowest recorded temperature was 5°C. I hope the colors in the camera remain the same because it’s truly something indescribable. I have to be honest, it even looks a little sunlit to me. We don’t know where it comes from, but this, in my opinion, is the most adrenaline-filled spot, where if you suffer from vertigo, the fear increases. But at the same time, I have to be honest, after all the passes we’ve made in Piedmont, on extremely narrow roads, with no protection, and with the scary cliff. Then here we also have the Gatre, too much luxury. Even the sun is shining on us. He was exactly the guest we hoped would visit us, and he arrived. Then when the sun comes out, the perceived temperature changes dramatically, even though it’s 7°C and we’re a little wet. Thanks to the sun, it almost feels warm. I always hope not to run into anyone here because with my suitcases and the weight, I don’t want to walk near the outside of the road. I was hoping to find a big dump to wash the bike, but I think it will be dirtier than before. This is that insignificant rain and now the last hairpin bends to get to Ponte di Legno , which we can already make out from up here surrounded by greenery, lots of company, six motorcycles, seven, four Rucca suits. Be careful, these rocks aren’t exactly the best protection. We’re on the right here, so I’m calm. Once we reach cloud level, tell me if it doesn’t look like a horror movie. It’s beautiful. More like Halloween, but really scary, right? Actually, but then there’s no one there. And from here begins the two-lane road where someone drove up in a Porsche. As soon as we get to Ponte di Legno, the ZTL is in effect, so we’re going around it. Finally, we stopped to refuel because the temperature has dropped and Sara, as always, is hungry. I went to get my bag to put on my jersey, so let’s add layers and calories. I didn’t expect anything. Write all the insults in the comments . You’re with me. There’s nothing to insult. Rye bread, speck, cheese, and tomatoes. Delicious. We leave the Ponte di Legno station bar. Ready for the next steps. Ponte di Legno is completely renovated, very well maintained, and undoubtedly a major boost from tourism. And back on the main road, the one that descends from Algavia, we prepare to climb the Tonale pass. We’re climbing. The asphalt isn’t bad, the curves are wide, but with this weather we can’t put our knees down, something I usually do now without hesitation. The spectacle begins from above. The cable car works, and we keep crossing it, creating the connection between the wooden points and the summit of the Tonale Pass. Obviously, after climbing the Gavia, it almost looks like a hill. Here we are, the Tonale Pass and the border between Lombardy and Trentino-Alto Adige. Welcome to Trentino. This was the point that until 1918 represented the border between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It’s 11°C, and checking on CarPlay, we’re at 1,884 m. Community of Val di Sole. Not comparable to the Gavia, but if we consider the pleasure of riding a motorcycle through the curves, in my opinion the Tonale wins. Behind us , and welcome to Ossana. Like the Langhe, where vineyards are scattered across the hills, here the fruit trees reign supreme. As if that weren’t enough. We’re immersed in apple trees. And if we stop, we steal one for a snack. I think we’ll be immediately hand-cut. Crazy. It’s crazy. We brought it there, we brought it here too. Come on, reach out and grab a hand. Spectacular. We’re in the Golden and Red Delicious apple region. What a sight to see these perfectly aligned trees. It’s the miracle that began in the late 19th century, when, to ward off immigration due to economic hardship caused by disease affecting the local mulberry trees and vines, it was discovered that these valleys, due to their altitude, climate, and exposure, constitute a perfect ecosystem for growing apples, unique in Europe. We’re 12 km from the Mendola Pass. The asphalt is slightly damp but not wet. Still, it’s nice and bumpy, practically a step among the apples, although I think the real step begins here, given the quantity of apples. It’s a very interesting pass among motorcyclists for this reason. I don’t know if it worked the same way in your area, but when we had races with friends, we always said this before starting: “Come on, I’ll pass you an apple.” After the small detour for roadworks, we finally hit the road to the Mendola Pass. Here it is: SS42 Mendola. The asphalt is relatively dry; it doesn’t seem to be raining. I don’t know why Google shows me the orange road. Or in progress. It’s raining. Construction is in progress, what the hell. Even the sun. Even wearing a short-sleeved shirt, guys, don’t imitate him, even if it’s definitely a place, but the descent begins with these hairpin bends here. Once you reach the top of the Mendola Pass, 1,363 m, you go back down. This is a road built between 1880 and 1885. It probably takes its name from the farm, from those traditional rural buildings that included a house, a residential building, a stable, a barn, and the surrounding fields. I was saying, that farm, which was called Mendelof, was converted into a hotel the following year, in 1886. Later, it became a grand hotel that hosted extremely important figures: Franz Joseph of Habsburg, Princess Sissi, until the First World War, when everything came to an abrupt halt. Let’s put history aside to make these hairpin bends. Even new asphalt here. Mamma mia! Spectacular here. Spectacular. I mean, guys, we’re at 1300 meters, but the view is as good as 3000 meters up. Wait, I want to enjoy the view. I mean, you don’t expect it from such a low pass. We’d never done it. Honestly, I didn’t even know whether to do it. We did it because we found the Stelvio closed, so sometimes even the B solutions are top solutions. Moral of the story, we haven’t regretted it. Oh, I have to change the suspension on this bike. See, sometimes you do those 300 km a day to enjoy 5 minutes. There’s no one here. This is a road that’s worth a driving license to get through. Why are you coming this way? Why? My goodness. Oh, what a hairpin bend, even if we don’t have the perfect tires for this road and we’re obviously overloaded, without exaggerating, sliding the bike is a lot of fun. Also, guys, I use the engine brake a lot because I don’t like stressing the brakes with all the weight. So now, after you’ve run the course and maybe even raced, even if it’s not with your friend, you can take the apple or give it away; it’s up to you. In my case, I took it often. We’re almost in the valley and the apples and vineyards are starting to grow again, and nothing. At this rate, coming from Tonale, I personally give it a nine, motorcycling-wise, but also for the view, because we weren’t expecting it. You know, the wines of Trentino Alto Adige are well-known, so the fruit changes, and for some, this one is better. That tongue coming down from the clouds, probably rain. The temperature has risen to 24°C, but what places do we have in Italy? What places do we have? We’ve traveled, I think, 4,000 km since we left, on secondary and tertiary roads, without ever taking the highway or expressway, except for very brief stretches. And since we left, the views have changed countless times. These are all foreigners. I can tell by their red faces. It’s as if they’re always drunk. Or maybe they are. Well, in this valley, you can make a prediction, given what surrounds you in the evening, once you arrive, even if from Chitto they give the impression of going a bit more for beer, but in our wanderings we’re going slightly haphazardly because the plan was to enter Austria and then re-enter Italy via the Passo Rombo. But given the adverse weather these days, we’ve changed our plans and today’s final destination will be Predazzo Fedeli all’Italia. We’re in San Giuseppe al Lago. Do you feel like you’re surrounded by gold? Grappol Duva Nera. How can you describe that? How can you describe Italy? We’re still 237 meters above sea level, similar to Corridonia. Yet surrounded by the Alps. Ladice below us we’re in Ora Labora, this halfway house in front of us. We’re almost in South America. The valley on the other side and to end the day a beautiful rainbow in the space of three minutes, the weather has completely changed. Come on, get it washed! As soon as we enter Predazzo, 200 meters from the finish line, we’re right in the center. We’re there, quickly changed, and you can see us in our raincoats because it’s 15°C. We’ve chosen Predazzo, the so-called geological garden of the Alps because it boasts one of the world’s most diverse geology, which is explained in the geological museum right here in the main square of Predazzo. The town once comprised 12 farmsteads, now the most populous municipality in the entire Val di Fiemme. The farmstead was a typical rural building, a peasant dwelling. This particular one dates back to the 10th century and was frescoed as early as 1742. The church of the same name, built in 1870, dominates the Piazza dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo. It’s a tourist destination in both summer and winter. The Marcia Longa cross-country ski trail passes through the town. It is home to the Ski Jumping Stadium that hosted three Nordic Ski World Championships in 2003 and 2013, the same one that will host the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Since it’s getting a bit late, after 200 km of curves, I can’t wait to eat. Oh! All for love. We going for love for beating hearts off the char love go all for love we going for love baby going for love by for love you get it right but don’t get me wrong say what you got say what you got say go like a satellite Just go like a say what you got say what you got say take the take for hope and Go!

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