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Prazzo Superiore

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Prazzo Superiore

Prazzo Superiore works well as a base: 5 minutes from Canosio, 26km from Col de la Bonette.

Prazzo Superiore is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 60, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Prazzo Superiore 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 Prazzo Superiore to your route.

About Prazzo Superiore

Prazzo is comune of the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, northern Italy. The main village is split into two parts, Prazzo Superiore (upper) and Prazzo Inferiore (lower), at about 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) from each other on the national route 22. Prazzo is part of the local community of the "Valle Maira" valley. The

Read more centre of the commune, containing the nursery and the primary school, a hotel, and most of the shops of the village, is located in Prazzo Superiore, while the parish church and an army base, at times used by various corps of the Italian Army and NATO for mountain training, are in Prazzo Inferiore. Prazzo is about 1,000 metres (3,281 feet) above sea level and is located on the left side of Valle Maira, along which runs the Maira river.

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Where is Prazzo Superiore located?

Prazzo Superiore is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.4830 latitude, 7.0547 longitude.

What is the population of Prazzo Superiore?

Prazzo Superiore has a population of approximately 60 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
60
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.4830, 7.0547

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 Prazzo Superiore

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Col d'Agnel

One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Colle dell'Agnello

At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Col de la Bonette

The highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Vars

A 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.

29 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Cayolle

A remote 2,326 m crossing through Mercantour National Park, climbing the wild Gorges du Bachelard on a quiet road loved by drivers seeking marmots and solitude.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Lombarde

A high Franco-Italian border pass at 2350m in the Maritime Alps, with sweeping hairpins and a rarely crowded road offering solitude at altitude.

37 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Col d'Allos

A narrow, dramatic 2,247 m balcony pass above the Verdon headwaters, famed for its exposed single-lane stretches and huge views over the Mercantour peaks.

42 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Col d'Izoard

A famous Tour de France climb at 2,360 meters passing through the otherworldly rock formations of the Casse Déserte.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Prazzo Superiore

  • 23 kmCol d'AgnelOne of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.
  • 24 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
  • 26 kmCol de la BonetteThe highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.
  • 29 kmCol de VarsA 2,108 m pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes linking the Ubaye and Queyras valleys, with sweeping hairpins, alpine meadows and a classic Tour de France pedigree.
  • 35 kmCol de la CayolleA remote 2,326 m crossing through Mercantour National Park, climbing the wild Gorges du Bachelard on a quiet road loved by drivers seeking marmots and solitude.
  • 37 kmCol de la LombardeA high Franco-Italian border pass at 2350m in the Maritime Alps, with sweeping hairpins and a rarely crowded road offering solitude at altitude.

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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