PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
G
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Grosio
EuropeItalyLombardy

Grosio

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Grosio

Grosio works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mazzo di Valtellina, 23km from Bernina Pass.

Grosio is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 4,431, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Grosio 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 Grosio to your route.

About Grosio

Grosio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈɡrɔːzjo]; Lombard: Gros) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Milan and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. The municipality of Grosio

Read more contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Tiolo, Vernuga and Ravoledo. Grosio borders the following municipalities: Grosotto, Monno, Poschiavo (Switzerland), Sondalo, Valdidentro, Valdisotto, Vezza d'Oglio.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Grosio

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Grosio.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Grosio.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Grosio?

Grosio offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Grosio?

Plan your road trip to Grosio with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Grosio as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Grosio located?

Grosio is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2997 latitude, 10.2757 longitude.

What is the population of Grosio?

Grosio has a population of approximately 4,431 people, making it a town in Italy.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Grosio as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Grosio. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
4,431
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.2997, 10.2757

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.

Full driving guide for Italy

Tags

EuropeItalyLombardyTown

Worth the detour from Grosio

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 min 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.

12 km · about 25 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Stelvio Pass

Italy's highest paved pass with 48 hairpin turns - an engineering marvel

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Grosio

  • Right herePasso del MortiroloOne of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.
  • 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.
  • 17 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.
  • 22 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.
  • 23 kmBernina PassThe highest Alpine crossing in eastern Switzerland at 2,328 meters with views of the Morteratsch Glacier and Bernina massif.
  • 24 kmPasso del TonaleA wide, fast Alpine pass at 1883m connecting Lombardy to Trentino, with WWI history and views of the Presena glacier and Adamello mountain group.

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 Grosio.

Grosotto

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 1,552

Mazzo di Valtellina

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 729

Sondalo

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,642

Vervio

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 99

Tovo di Sant'Agata

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 620

Lovero

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 638

Sernio

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 450

Incudine

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 399

Plan a trip around Grosio

Italy road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Grosio

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence