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Lanzada

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Lanzada

Lanzada works well as a base: 10 minutes from Torre di Santa Maria, 18km from Morteratsch Glacier.

Lanzada is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 1,365, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lanzada 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 Lanzada to your route.

About Lanzada

Lanzada is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) northeast of Milan and 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,445 and an area of 116.1 square kilometres

Read more (44.8 mi2). Lanzada borders the following municipalities: Caspoggio, Chiesa in Valmalenco, Chiuro, Montagna in Valtellina, Pontresina (Switzerland), Poschiavo (Switzerland), Samedan (Switzerland), Sils im Engadin/Segl (Switzerland).

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Where is Lanzada located?

Lanzada is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2693 latitude, 9.8692 longitude.

What is the population of Lanzada?

Lanzada has a population of approximately 1,365 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,365
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.2693, 9.8692

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 Lanzada

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Morteratsch Glacier

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

18 km · about 20 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.

20 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Julier Pass

An ancient Roman trade route over the Swiss Alps at 2,284 meters, one of few Alpine passes open year-round.

25 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Lanzada

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

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 Lanzada.

Caspoggio

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 1,375

Chiesa in Valmalenco

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,203

Torre di Santa Maria

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 396

Spriana

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 86

Montagna in Valtellina

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,973

Sondrio

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 19,208

Poggiridenti Alto

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 620

Tresivio

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 1,876

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