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Premia

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Premia

Premia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Crodo, 24km from Simplon Pass.

Premia is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 376, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Premia 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 Premia to your route.

About Premia

Premia (Walser German: Saley) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Turin and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Verbania, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of

Read more 607 and an area of 88.7 square kilometres (34.2 mi2). Premia borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Bosco/Gurin (Switzerland), Campo (Vallemaggia) (Switzerland), Crodo, Formazza, Montecrestese.

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Where is Premia located?

Premia is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2681 latitude, 8.3383 longitude.

What is the population of Premia?

Premia has a population of approximately 376 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
376
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.2681, 8.3383

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 Premia

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Simplon Pass

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

24 km · about 25 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Grimsel Passhöhe Restaurant

A mountain restaurant at the summit of the Grimsel Pass in the Bernese Alps, surrounded by reservoirs and granite landscapes on one of Switzerland's classic passes.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grimsel Pass Viewpoint

A wild, barren pass at 2,164 metres with views of granite reservoirs and the start of the Rhone glacier landscape.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Furka Pass Viewpoint

The high Alpine pass featured in James Bond's Goldfinger, with views of the Rhone Glacier and the Uri Alps.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Grimsel Pass

A dramatic Swiss mountain pass at 2,164 meters connecting the Bernese Oberland to the Valais past reservoirs and granite landscapes.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Furka Pass

A 2,429 m Swiss pass immortalised by the Aston Martin chase in Goldfinger; its hairpins sweep past the Rhône Glacier and the historic Hotel Belvédère bend.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Premia

  • 24 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 24 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 34 kmGrimsel Pass ViewpointA wild, barren pass at 2,164 metres with views of granite reservoirs and the start of the Rhone glacier landscape.
  • 34 kmFurka Pass ViewpointThe high Alpine pass featured in James Bond's Goldfinger, with views of the Rhone Glacier and the Uri Alps.
  • 34 kmGrimsel PassA dramatic Swiss mountain pass at 2,164 meters connecting the Bernese Oberland to the Valais past reservoirs and granite landscapes.
  • 34 kmFurka PassA 2,429 m Swiss pass immortalised by the Aston Martin chase in Goldfinger; its hairpins sweep past the Rhône Glacier and the historic Hotel Belvédère bend.

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 Premia.

Baceno

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 420

Crodo

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 871

Varzo

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 1,839

Trasquera

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 149

Montecrestese

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 46

Crevoladossola

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 4,216

Formazza

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 448

Masera

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 1,349

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