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Riva Valdobbia

Piedmont, Italy · Europe

About Riva Valdobbia

Riva Valdobbia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mollia, 22km from Gornergrat.

Riva Valdobbia is a town located in Piedmont, Italy. With a population of 146, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Riva Valdobbia 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 Riva Valdobbia to your route.

About Riva Valdobbia

Riva Valdobbia (Walser German: Riifu, Piedmontese: La Riva) is a fraction in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Turin and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Vercelli. It's an Italian town of 265 inhabitants located in the upper Valsesia, in the

Read more province of Vercelli, in Piedmont. From 1 January 2019 it ceased to exist for the incorporation in the neighboring municipality of Alagna Valsesia.

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Where is Riva Valdobbia located?

Riva Valdobbia is located in Piedmont, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8310 latitude, 7.9566 longitude.

What is the population of Riva Valdobbia?

Riva Valdobbia has a population of approximately 146 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
146
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.8310, 7.9566

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 Riva Valdobbia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Gornergrat

A 3,089-metre viewpoint above Zermatt reached by Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, with 29 peaks over 4,000 metres in view.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zermatt & The Matterhorn

A car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Matterhorn

Iconic pyramid-shaped peak rising to 4,478 metres on the Swiss-Italian border, one of the most recognizable mountains in the world.

28 km · about 30 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

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

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Stresa

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

45 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Riva Valdobbia

  • 22 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.
  • 27 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.
  • 35 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 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 47 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
  • 61 kmGreat St Bernard PassAt 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.

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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Rimasco

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Piode

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10 km awayPop. 91

Gressoney-La-Trinitè

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10 km awayPop. 164

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