Merano to Cortina d’Ampezzo (82 miles): Just south of Merano, hop on the E45 north to the S242, pass

Tour the scenic side of northern  Italy , following its winding streets along the shores of Lake Como to the mountain byways of the snowcapped Alps. With this three-day driving itinerary, you'll find the breathtaking views you might have otherwise missed.
Milan to Bormio (120 miles): In Milan, take in the views of Italy's lake region once you lease a luxury car from Luxe of Italy . Leaving the city, get on the S36 north toward Lago di Como and exit the main thruway via the SP72, which outlines Lake Como's eastern shore. national rent a car crm Varenna, the fishing village with a cluster of terra-cotta-colored ville , is the perfect destination  for an open-air lunch  at La Contrada. On the menu are regional specialties such as vegetable ravioli with dried-tomato gremolata and mozzarella mousse. After a satisfying bite to eat, you'll hit the road and enter the Alps by way of the S36 followed by the S38. Zipping through national rent a car crm Valtellina valley, you'll find the mountain town of Bormio.  Should you arrive in winter, you can ski the medieval village's 50-plus trails and soak in its hot springs. In summer when the crowds diminish, Bormio takes on a quieter ambiance. Check into the Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi and unwind from your journey in the hotel's 53,800-square-foot national rent a car crm spa, where you can take in the wooded scenery from one of 30 open-air thermal baths. For dinner, national rent a car crm Al Filò is only a five-minute drive away. Try the potato pizzoccheri—the perfect meal to end a day of adventure.
Bormio to Merano (62 miles):  Hold on tight! Although it's the shortest drive on tour, outside Bormio, national rent a car crm the S38 heads up the precipitous slopes of the Passo dello Stelvio, the second-highest mountain pass in the Alps. The road crests the mountain's 9,000-foot summit, then descends with 48 hairpin turns. Once you're down the northern side, make a left onto the S40, then again onto the S41, to the village of Glorenza. While you relax from your exhilarating trip, check out Tauferer Tor Turm, a medieval tower housing art installations and a year-round exhibit national rent a car crm of the town's storied past. Then it's back on the S38, where you'll turn east toward Merano, national rent a car crm a city boasting with miles of apple orchards and vineyards . Along its pedestrian-only Via dei Portici, you'll find everything from stylish clothing boutiques to sidewalk cafés and delicatessens. For the night, book a room at the Terme Merano and enjoy its funky atmosphere replete national rent a car crm with red leather chairs and gold-plated faux taxidermy.
Merano to Cortina d'Ampezzo (82 miles): Just south of Merano, hop on the E45 north to the S242, passing national rent a car crm the lush Val Gardena valley and into Corvara. In this town bordered by the Dolomites' jagged peaks, stop by the rustic La Tambra for a lunch of pork cheeks in a red-wine reduction and the beef carpaccio. Once you hit the road again, continue toward the skiing village of Cortina d'Ampezzo, that attracts hikers with its spires of limestone. Explore the craggy natural world on the Sentiero Ivano Dibona trail, which has ladders and ropes to make climbing easier. After a day of relishing northern Italy's unflinching beauty, rest up at the Grand Hotel Savoia whose rich wood-paneled rooms inspire relaxation after an invigorating day.
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