Which Dolomites pass - Alfa Mito video

[dom180]

The following Mito promotional video was filmed in the Dolomites - I recognise some of the roads including the Passo di Valparola but does anyone recognise the one that runs into tunnels set into the side of a cliff (reminisant of the Passo San Boldo), and/or the one that features all the open tunnels?

http://www.meridienbournemouthalfaromeo.co.uk/newc...

[dom180]

Just had a reply from Alfa Romeo on this:

>>I can confirm that the Alfa MiTo Advert you are referring to was filmed
along the Stelvio Pass near the Italian/Swiss border.

I'm sure it isn't the Stelvio - (possibly a section of the open tunnel is but I'm usually going to quickly to notice!) anyone?

I've queried the answer with Alfa Romeo.

[dom180]

Updated with latest reply from Alfa UK:

"We've been assured by the production company that it was filmed on and
around the Stelvio Pass.

The particular section of the film you are referring to where the MiTo is
going into the tunnel is not the
Stelvio Pass proper, but it's certainly nearby. Unfortunately we're not
able to give the specific road name.

Apologies we can't help further with this request, however please do feel
free to contact us with any other queries. "

[Jack Butcher]

It doesn't look anything like the Bormio side of the Stelvio to me. I don't remember any open sided tunnels there? And I don't think any of it is the Umbrail Pass, the road looks too wide. Could be NW of Bormio up around the Fraele Pass and the lakes?

[dom180]

Jack Butcher said:

It doesn't look anything like the Bormio side of the Stelvio to me. I don't remember any open sided tunnels there? And I don't think any of it is the Umbrail Pass, the road looks too wide. Could be NW of Bormio up around the Fraele Pass and the lakes?

Me neither - thanks for the suggestions - not sure its the Fraele as surface on the video looks too good and I checked that one on google earth.

My money is on it being East of Cortina - thought it <might> be the Forcella di Monte Rest or Sella Nevea as they all have hairpins in tunnels and that feature is quite popular in that region.

Edit:

It may be the Passo di Falzarego:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlV8ORzFflU&fea...

From 8:07 in, you can see the tunnels followed by a hairpin in a cliff.

Edited by dom180 on Saturday 30th May 23:21

[Jack Butcher]

Good effort reckon you have sussed it. Looks identical to the video, the ladscape is more rugged and the open sided tunnels look the same.
Now you can contact Alfa and tell them where their video was actually filmed

Edited by Jack Butcher on Sunday 31st May 10:02

[dom180]

Cheers. Funny thing is I did that one in 2007 and don't remember the tunnels at all! I'm back there in Sept. so will be sure to check!