Piedmont, Italy

Places to visit near Macra

Macra is a town in Piedmont, Italy, home to about 35 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Colle di Pra Martino (6 km), Colle Fauniera (17 km) and Monte Bersaio (23 km).

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Macra, Piedmont
Macra, Piedmont, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Macra at a glance

Location
Piedmont, Italy
Population
about 35
Coordinates
44.5001° N, 7.1795° E
Places within 50 km
48 (48 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 Macra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Macra: 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 Macra

114 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macra. The closest is Colle di Pra Martino (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Macra

70 churches within 100 km of Macra. The closest is Église Saint-Antoine-du-Désert de Maurin (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Macra

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macra. The closest is Roccolo Castle (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macra

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macra. The closest is Lac Sainte-Anne (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macra

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macra. The closest is Parco Naturale Delle Alpi Marittime (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Macra

7 caves within 100 km of Macra. The closest is Grotte des Chamois (79 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Macra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 141 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macra
  2. 6 km Colle di Pra Martino · viewpoint, Aosta Valley
  3. 21 km Monte Losetta / Pointe Joanne · viewpoint, Aosta Valley
  4. 45 km Roccolo Castle · heritage site, Liguria
  5. 40 km Colle Fauniera · viewpoint, Cuneo
  6. 6 km Monte Bersaio · viewpoint, Cuneo
  7. 23 km Back to Macra

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From travellers near Macra

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How to reach Macra

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30114Colle di Pra Martino (6 km)
    Churches570Église Saint-Antoine-du-Désert de Maurin (35 km)
    Forts & heritage743Roccolo Castle (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs419Lac Sainte-Anne (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Parco Naturale Delle Alpi Marittime (45 km)
    Caves07Grotte des Chamois (79 km)
    Museums06Musée des Merveilles (70 km)
    Treks12Ancienne Douane - Col Agnel (33 km)
    Parks02Arboretum Marcel Kroenlein (57 km)
    Other attractions01Source de la Rotonde (61 km)

    Macra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macra?

    Colle di Pra Martino (viewpoint, about 6 km), Colle Fauniera (viewpoint, about 17 km), Monte Bersaio (viewpoint, about 23 km), Monte Losetta / Pointe Joanne (viewpoint, about 28 km), Roccolo Castle (heritage site, about 29 km), Maddalena Pass (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macra?

    Colle di Pra Martino, about 6 km by road; Colle Fauniera (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macra?

    Église Saint-Antoine-du-Désert de Maurin, about 35 km by road; Église Paroissiale Saint-Véran (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macra?

    Roccolo Castle, about 29 km by road; Batterie de Viraysse (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macra?

    Start in Macra, visit Colle di Pra Martino, then Monte Losetta / Pointe Joanne, then Roccolo Castle, then Colle Fauniera, then Monte Bersaio, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macra?

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

    Towns near Macra

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