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Cesana Torinese

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Cesana Torinese

Cesana Torinese is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Claviere, 15km from Col d'Izoard.

Cesana Torinese is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 617, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cesana Torinese 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 Cesana Torinese to your route.

About Cesana Torinese

Cesana Torinese (French Césanne) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Turin, on the border with France. Cesana is a popular winter ski resort, being connected to both San Sicario/Sestriere and Claviere/Montgenevre via

Read more chairlifts and gondolas. A run connecting Sagnalonga Monti della luna to Cesana is currently being renovated and will be open from 2022. During the summer, Cesana is a popular holiday destination, famous for its many trekking and alpine lakes in the neighbouring areas.

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Where is Cesana Torinese located?

Cesana Torinese is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9534 latitude, 6.7920 longitude.

What is the population of Cesana Torinese?

Cesana Torinese has a population of approximately 617 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
617
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.9534, 6.7920

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 Cesana Torinese

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Col d'Izoard

A famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.

15 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Fréjus Road Tunnel

A 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Colle delle Finestre

A legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.

24 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Lautaret

A high, wide pass at 2058m serving as the gateway to the Galibier, with an alpine botanical garden and panoramic views of the Meije and Écrins glaciers.

32 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Colle dell'Agnello

At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Col du Galibier

One of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.

33 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Agnel

One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Col du Galibier Summit Cafe

A small cafe near the summit of the Col du Galibier (2,642m), a legendary Tour de France climb and one of the highest road passes in the French Alps.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Cesana Torinese

  • Right hereCol d'IzoardA famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.
  • 23 kmFréjus Road TunnelA 12.9 km Alpine tunnel linking Modane in France with Bardonecchia in Italy, the main all-year alternative to Mont Blanc on the Lyon-Turin route.
  • 24 kmColle delle FinestreA legendary 2,178 m Piedmont climb from the Susa Valley: 33 paved hairpins followed by a historic unpaved military road to the summit, made famous by dramatic Giro d'Italia stages.
  • 32 kmCol du LautaretA high, wide pass at 2058m serving as the gateway to the Galibier, with an alpine botanical garden and panoramic views of the Meije and Écrins glaciers.
  • 32 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
  • 33 kmCol du GalibierOne of the highest paved roads in the French Alps at 2,642 meters, a legendary climb in the Tour de France.

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 Cesana Torinese.

Claviere

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 163

Sauze di Cesana

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 65

Sestriere

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 838

Sauze d'Oulx

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,096

Oulx

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 2,256

Briançon

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 11,577

Pragelato-Ruà

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 402

Saint-Chaffrey

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,716

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