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San Nicolò

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About San Nicolò

San Nicolò works well as a base: 10 minutes from Cepina, 8km from Stelvio Pass.

San Nicolò is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 2,742, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Nicolò 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 San Nicolò to your route.

About San Nicolò

Valfurva (Lombard: Valforba) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) northeast of Milan and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Sondrio, in the Alps. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,725 and an area of 215.9

Read more square kilometres (83.4 mi2). The municipality of Valfurva contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Uzza, San Nicolò, Sant'Antonio, San Gottardo, Madonna dei Monti, and Santa Caterina. Valfurva borders the following municipalities: Bormio, Martell, Peio, Ponte di Legno, Sondalo, Stilfs, Valdisotto.

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Where is San Nicolò located?

San Nicolò is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4630 latitude, 10.4100 longitude.

What is the population of San Nicolò?

San Nicolò has a population of approximately 2,742 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,742
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.4630, 10.4100

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 San Nicolò

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Stelvio Pass

Italy's highest paved pass with 48 hairpin turns - an engineering marvel

8 km · about 15 min drive

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Stelvio Pass Summit Restaurant

The restaurant at the top of the legendary Stelvio Pass (2,757m), one of the highest paved roads in the Alps and a mecca for driving enthusiasts.

8 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Umbrail Pass

Switzerland's highest paved pass, climbing in tight hairpins to meet the Italian Stelvio.

9 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Passo di Gavia

A narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Passo di Foscagno

A high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.

16 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Ofen Pass

A 2,149 m pass in the Engadine crossing the only road through the Swiss National Park, linking Zernez with the Val Muestair through pine forests where drivers often spot deer and ibex.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Passo del Mortirolo

One of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.

24 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Passo del Tonale

A wide, fast Alpine pass at 1883m connecting Lombardy to Trentino, with WWI history and views of the Presena glacier and Adamello mountain group.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near San Nicolò

  • Right hereStelvio PassItaly's highest paved pass with 48 hairpin turns - an engineering marvel
  • Right hereUmbrail PassSwitzerland's highest paved pass, climbing in tight hairpins to meet the Italian Stelvio.
  • Right herePasso di GaviaA narrow, exposed former military road climbing to 2621m with minimal barriers, renowned among cyclists from the Giro d'Italia and thrilling for adventurous drivers.
  • 16 kmPasso di FoscagnoA high 2,291 m pass on the only Italian road into duty-free Livigno, crossing bleak, beautiful high-alpine terrain near Bormio and the Stelvio; kept open year-round.
  • 22 kmOfen PassA 2,149 m pass in the Engadine crossing the only road through the Swiss National Park, linking Zernez with the Val Muestair through pine forests where drivers often spot deer and ibex.
  • 24 kmPasso del MortiroloOne of the steepest and most brutal climbs in professional cycling, with gradients exceeding 18% on a narrow road through dense forest.

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 San Nicolò.

Sant'Antonio

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 1,462

Bormio

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 3,894

Cepina

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,670

Valdisotto

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,217

Isolaccia

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 1,147

Sondalo

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 2,642

Stelvio

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 444

Tubre

🇮🇹 Italy

21 km awayPop. 723

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