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Chiuro

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Chiuro

Chiuro works well as a base: 10 minutes from Piateda Centro, 27km from Bernina Pass.

Chiuro is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 1,730, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chiuro 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 Chiuro to your route.

About Chiuro

Chiuro (Lombard: Ciür) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Milan and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,499 and an area of 51.8

Read more square kilometres (20.0 mi2). The municipality of Chiuro contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Castionetto and Casacce. Chiuro borders the following municipalities: Brusio (Switzerland), Castello dell'Acqua, Lanzada, Montagna in Valtellina, Ponte in Valtellina, Poschiavo (Switzerland), Teglio.

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Where is Chiuro located?

Chiuro is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1672 latitude, 9.9858 longitude.

What is the population of Chiuro?

Chiuro has a population of approximately 1,730 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,730
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.1672, 9.9858

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 Chiuro

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.

15 km · about 25 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

27 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Maloja Pass

Unique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.

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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

St. Moritz

The birthplace of Alpine winter tourism and host of two Winter Olympics, set beside a glittering lake at 1,856 metres in the Engadin Valley.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Muottas Muragl Panoramic Cafe

A mountain cafe above the Engadin Valley accessed via funicular, offering panoramic views of the lakes and peaks along one of Switzerland's finest driving regions.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Chiuro

  • 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.
  • 27 kmPasso del MortiroloOne of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.
  • 27 kmBernina PassThe highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.
  • 34 kmMaloja PassUnique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.
  • 35 kmBernina Express RouteA UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps from Chur to Tirano, including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and Bernina Pass.
  • 39 kmJulier PassAn ancient Roman trade route over the Swiss Alps at 2,284 meters, one of few Alpine passes 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 Chiuro.

Ponte in Valtellina

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 1,730

San Giacomo

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,093

Castello dell'Acqua

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 77

Tresivio

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,876

Piateda Centro

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,027

Poggiridenti Piano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,149

Poggiridenti Alto

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 620

Teglio

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,158

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