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Things to see in Avigliana (Italy): 41 places and when to go
Avigliana is a town in Italy, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly Nature (27), Mountains (26), Wildlife (6). The best known are Sacra di San Michele, Rivoli Castle and Monte Musinè. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 45.0826, 7.3739
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (27) · Mountains (26) · Wildlife (6) · Hiking (5) · History (4) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 122 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Civrari, at 2,302 m.
What to see in Avigliana
The places in and around Avigliana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sacra di San MicheleReligious complex on Mount Pirchiriano3.0 km
- Rivoli CastleFormer Residence of the Royal House of Savoy11 km
- Monte MusinèMountain in Italy7.2 km
- Monte FreidourMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte CivrariMountain in Italy13 km
- Sant'Antonio di Ranverso AbbeyChurch6.0 km
- Monte PirchirianoMountain in Italy3.0 km
- Monte San GiorgioMountain in Italy11 km
- Monte ArponeMountain of the Graian Alps11 km
- Monte PietraborgaMountain in Italy7.8 km
- Monte RognosoMountain in Italy11 km
- Monte Tre DentiMountain in Italy13 km
- Lakes of Avigliana Natural ParkNature park in Italy2.0 km
- Avigliana CastleCastle in Avigliana, Italy1.6 km
- Monte CurtMountain in Italy7.4 km
- Rocca Due DentiMountain in Italy14 km
- San Giovanni Vincenzo, Sant'Ambrogio di TorinoChurch building in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Italy2.3 km
- MontagnazzaMountain of the Cottian Alps10.0 km
- Monte BaronMountain in Italy12 km
- Monte BrunelloMountain in Italy13 km
- Monte CiabergiaMountain in Italy2.6 km
- MoncuniMountain in Italy4.9 km
- Monte Musiné e Laghi di CaseletteNatura 2000 protected area in Italy8.9 km
- Parco naturale del Colle del LysNature park in Italy11 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Parco naturale del Monte Tre Denti - Freidour, Punta della Croce, Rocca Sella, Monte Sapei, Monte Sette Confini, Punta Sbaron, Sito di Importanza Comunitaria Boschi umidi e stagni di Cumiana, Truc le Creste
- Mountains: Rifugio Balma, Rifugio Melano Casa Canada, Rifugio Brunello, Rifugio Rocca Sella
- History: Castello di Villar Dora
- Food and drink: Birrificio Castagnero, Birrificio San Michele, Birrificio Valsusa
- Hiking: Via Francigena
When to go to Avigliana
The best time to visit Avigliana is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:25
- JulPossible15:06
- AugPossible13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. In September, 41 of the 41 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Avigliana
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Avigliana?
The best known: Sacra di San Michele, Rivoli Castle, Monte Musinè, Monte Freidour, Monte Civrari. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Avigliana?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Avigliana?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 122 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Avigliana as the destination and these 41 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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