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Bianzone

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Bianzone

Bianzone works well as a base: 5 minutes from Teglio, 26km from Bernina Pass.

Bianzone is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 1,171, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bianzone 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 Bianzone to your route.

About Bianzone

Bianzone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Milan and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,250 and an area of 17.3 square

Read more kilometres (6.7 mi2). The municipality of Bianzone contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bratta, Piazzeda, Campei, Campione, and Nemina. Bianzone borders the following municipalities: Brusio (Switzerland), Teglio, Villa di Tirano.

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Where is Bianzone located?

Bianzone is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1867 latitude, 10.1093 longitude.

What is the population of Bianzone?

Bianzone has a population of approximately 1,171 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,171
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.1867, 10.1093

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 Bianzone

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Brusio Spiral Viaduct

A nine-arched open-air spiral where the Bernina Railway loops 360 degrees over itself to shed height near the Italian border; the little red trains corkscrew past in full view of the roadside meadow.

8 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Passo del Mortirolo

One of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.

18 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Bernina Pass

The highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Morteratsch Glacier

An accessible glacier near the Bernina pass, reached by an easy trail signposted with its dramatic retreat.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Passo di Gavia

A narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Bernina Express Route

A UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Passo di Foscagno

A high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Passo del Tonale

A wide, fast Alpine pass at 1883m connecting Lombardy to Trentino, with WWI history and views of the Presena glacier and Adamello mountain group.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bianzone

  • Right hereBrusio Spiral ViaductA nine-arched open-air spiral where the Bernina Railway loops 360 degrees over itself to shed height near the Italian border; the little red trains corkscrew past in full view of the roadside meadow.
  • 18 kmPasso del MortiroloOne of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.
  • 26 kmBernina PassThe highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.
  • 34 kmPasso di GaviaA narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.
  • 34 kmBernina Express RouteA UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.
  • 35 kmPasso di FoscagnoA high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.

Driving in Italy

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bianzone.

Villa

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,194

Teglio

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,158

Aprica

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,585

Tirano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 8,348

San Giacomo

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,093

Brusio

🇨🇭 Switzerland

8 km awayPop. 1,152

Sernio

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 450

Castello dell'Acqua

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 77

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