[citation needed] The road over the pass (SS 300) connects Bormio to the northwest with Ponte di Legno to the south and is single track most on its southern section.

Directly above the pass on its east side is Corno dei Tre Signori (3360 m) and next to it Monte Gaviola (3025).

By continuing along the road in the direction of Bormio, after less than 3 km, one arrives at the monument from where routes start for the Punta San Matteo (3678 m) group.

Another refuge, Bivacco Battaglione Ortles, rests below Cima di Val Umbrina at 3122 meters altitude.

On 5 June 1988, the race passed over the Gavia in a snowstorm, making for an epic stage won by Erik Breukink.