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Masera

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Masera

Masera is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Domodossola, 26km from Simplon Pass.

Masera is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 1,349, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Masera 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 Masera to your route.

About Masera

Masera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Verbania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,483 and an area of 20.1 square kilometres (7.8

Read more mi2). Masera borders the following municipalities: Crevoladossola, Domodossola, Druogno, Montecrestese, Santa Maria Maggiore, Trontano.

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Where is Masera located?

Masera is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1389 latitude, 8.3253 longitude.

What is the population of Masera?

Masera has a population of approximately 1,349 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,349
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.1389, 8.3253

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 Masera

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Simplon Pass

A historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stresa & Borromean Islands

An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

33 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Nufenen Pass

The highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Lake Orta

A lesser-known gem west of Lake Maggiore with the medieval village of Orta San Giulio and a tiny island monastery.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sacro Monte di Orta & Lake Orta

A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Great Aletsch Glacier

The longest glacier in the Alps at 23 kilometres, a UNESCO World Heritage site visible from multiple viewpoints in the Jungfrau region.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Masera

  • 26 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 32 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 38 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 39 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 45 kmGornergratA 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.
  • 46 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.

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 Masera.

Trontano

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 465

Crevoladossola

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 4,216

Montecrestese

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 46

Domodossola

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 17,778

Beura

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 745

Druogno

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 568

Crodo

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 871

Villadossola

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 6,633

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