Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Rancio Valcuvia works well as a base: 17km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Rancio Valcuvia is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 548 people. You drive on the right here.
Rancio Valcuvia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Milan and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Varese.
Rancio Valcuvia borders the following municipalities: Bedero Valcuvia, Brinzio, Cassano Valcuvia, CastelloRead more
Cabiaglio, Cuveglio, Ferrera di Varese, Masciago Primo.
In terms of industry, the Torcitura di Rancio, a textile transformation industry, was formed as a joint venture between Montefibre, interested in the transformation of its yarns, and the Ratti group, interested in textile machinery aspects. The former twisting plant was then acquired by the Cumdi company of Germignaga.
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Within an hour or so of Rancio Valcuvia: Morcote (11 km), MV Agusta Museum (13 km), Lake Lugano (Swiss side) (17 km), Isola Bella (19 km).
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, Simplon Pass and Nufenen Pass.
Rancio Valcuvia is in Lombardy, Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for Italy8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
31 km · about 35 min drive
19 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
April to October
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