Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy

Places to visit near Bianzone

Bianzone is a town in Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy, home to about 1,171 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 91 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (6 km), Castello Santa Maria Tirano (7 km) and Brusio Spiral Viaduct (9 km).

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Bianzone, Lombardy
Bianzone, Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bianzone at a glance

Location
Sondrio district, Lombardy, Italy
Population
about 1,171
Coordinates
46.1867° N, 10.1093° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bianzone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bianzone: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bianzone

185 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bianzone. The closest is Monte Padrio (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bianzone

42 churches within 100 km of Bianzone. The closest is Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bianzone

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bianzone. The closest is Castello di Mancapane (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bianzone

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bianzone. The closest is Lago Aviolo (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bianzone

8 museums within 100 km of Bianzone. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Valle Camonica (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bianzone

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Bianzone. The closest is Cascate del Serio (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bianzone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bianzone
  2. 6 km Santuario della Madonna di Tirano · church, Sondrio
  3. 2 km Castello Santa Maria Tirano · church, Sondrio
  4. 6 km Monte Padrio · viewpoint, Brescia
  5. 19 km Cima Occidentale di Caronella · viewpoint, Bergamo
  6. 21 km Alta Via della Val Fontana · viewpoint, Sondrio
  7. 12 km Back to Bianzone

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How to reach Bianzone

    All places near Bianzone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bianzone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints91185Monte Padrio (11 km)
    Churches1442Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (6 km)
    Forts & heritage929Castello di Mancapane (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1316Lago Aviolo (29 km)
    Museums58Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Valle Camonica (37 km)
    Other attractions33Brusio Spiral Viaduct (9 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascate del Serio (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Parco Naturale dell'Adamello-Brenta (64 km)
    Caves11Bus di Tacoi (35 km)
    Treks11Morteratsch-Pontresina (43 km)
    Parks01Loreto Island (64 km)

    Bianzone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bianzone?

    Santuario della Madonna di Tirano (church, about 6 km), Castello Santa Maria Tirano (church, about 7 km), Brusio Spiral Viaduct (attraction, about 9 km), Monte Padrio (viewpoint, about 11 km), Alta Via della Val Fontana (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cima Occidentale di Caronella (viewpoint, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bianzone?

    138 places on Spotwander: 91 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bianzone?

    Monte Padrio, about 11 km by road; Alta Via della Val Fontana (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bianzone?

    Santuario della Madonna di Tirano, about 6 km by road; Castello Santa Maria Tirano (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bianzone?

    Castello di Mancapane, about 19 km by road; Parco Delle Incisioni Rupestri di Grosio (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bianzone?

    Start in Bianzone, visit Santuario della Madonna di Tirano, then Castello Santa Maria Tirano, then Monte Padrio, then Cima Occidentale di Caronella, then Alta Via della Val Fontana, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bianzone?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bianzone

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bianzone’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bianzone on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.