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Alagna Valsesia

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Alagna Valsesia

Alagna Valsesia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rima, 45km from Simplon Pass.

Alagna Valsesia is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 301, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alagna Valsesia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alagna Valsesia to your route.

About Alagna Valsesia

Alagna Valsesia (Walser German: Im Land, Piedmontese: Alagna, Valsesiano: Lagna) is a comune and small village high in the Valsesia alpine valley in the province of Vercelli, Piedmont, northern Italy, a UNESCO World heritage site since 2013. It is a tourist place for mountaineering and winter sports, and it is

Read more internationally renowned for the freeride off-piste skiing. It is also the traditional starting point for the Margherita Hut climb, at 4,554 metres (14,941 ft) above sea level, the highest building in Europe. It was originally settled by Walser at the beginning of the 12th century. It is located at an elevation of 1,191 metres (3,907 ft) just south of the Monte Rosa, elevation 4,638 metres (15,217 ft) (the second tallest peak in the Alps); It is very close to Milan (130 kilometres (81 mi)) and to the international Milan–Malpensa Airport (106 kilometres (66 mi)). Since December 2005 a cable car connects Alagna with Gressoney (AO) through the Passo dei Salati.

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Where is Alagna Valsesia located?

Alagna Valsesia is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8518 latitude, 7.9375 longitude.

What is the population of Alagna Valsesia?

Alagna Valsesia has a population of approximately 301 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
301
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.8518, 7.9375

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Alagna Valsesia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Gornergrat

A 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zermatt & The Matterhorn

A car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Matterhorn

Iconic pyramid-shaped peak rising to 4,478 metres on the Swiss-Italian border, one of the most recognizable mountains in the world.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Lake Orta

A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta

A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.

37 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Simplon Pass

A historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Alagna Valsesia

  • 19 kmGornergratA 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.
  • 24 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.
  • 37 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 45 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 46 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 59 kmGreat St Bernard PassAt 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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10 km awayPop. 85

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11 km awayPop. 73

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11 km awayPop. 59

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