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Gordona

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Gordona

Gordona works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chiavenna, 27km from San Bernardino Pass.

Gordona is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 1,423, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gordona 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 Gordona to your route.

About Gordona

Gordona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Milan and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,770 and an area of 49.0 square

Read more kilometres (18.9 mi2). Gordona borders the following municipalities: Cama (Switzerland), Livo, Lostallo (Switzerland), Menarola, Mese, Prata Camportaccio, Samolaco, Verdabbio (Switzerland).

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Where is Gordona located?

Gordona is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2918 latitude, 9.3670 longitude.

What is the population of Gordona?

Gordona has a population of approximately 1,423 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,423
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.2918, 9.3670

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 Gordona

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Soglio

Stone-roofed Bregaglia village on a sunlit shelf facing the granite spires of the Sciora group; the painter Segantini called the view 'the threshold to paradise'. Park at the entrance: lanes are footpath-narrow.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Splügen Pass

A narrow, dramatic pass straddling the Swiss-Italian border with tight tunnels carved into rock and vertiginous drops into the Cardinell Gorge.

24 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

San Bernardino Pass

A scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.

27 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Varenna

A tranquil fishing village on Lake Como's eastern shore with romantic lakeside walkways and the terraced Villa Monastero gardens.

32 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Como

Italy's most glamorous lake surrounded by Alps, dotted with elegant villas, gardens, and charming lakeside villages.

32 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Lake Como Shore Road

A winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Moto Guzzi Museum

The historic Moto Guzzi factory and museum on the shores of Lake Como at Mandello del Lario, running since 1921.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Gordona

  • 24 kmSplügen PassA narrow, dramatic pass straddling the Swiss-Italian border with tight tunnels carved into rock and vertiginous drops into the Cardinell Gorge.
  • 27 kmSan Bernardino PassA scenic Swiss Alpine pass at 2,065 meters linking the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions of Graubünden.
  • 28 kmMaloja PassUnique among Alpine passes for having hairpins on only one side, dropping dramatically from the Engadin plateau into the Val Bregaglia toward Italy.
  • 32 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 34 kmJulier PassAn ancient Roman trade route over the Swiss Alps at 2,284 meters, one of few Alpine passes open year-round.
  • 44 kmViamala GorgeThe 'bad road' of Roman travellers: a sheer 300 m deep gorge on the historic route to the Splugen and San Bernardino passes, where the old road and dramatic footbridges cling above the Hinterrhein.

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

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Menarola

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 43

Mese

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,619

San Vittore

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,670

Prata Camportaccio

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,727

San Cassiano

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,370

Prata Centro

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,224

Chiavenna

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 7,239

San Giacomo Filippo

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 211

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