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Things to see in Quarna Sotto (Italy): 45 places and when to go
Quarna Sotto is a town in Italy, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Nature (23), Mountains (21), History (7). The best known are Mottarone, Sacro Monte di Varallo and Sacro Monte di Orta. 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 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 45.8698, 8.365
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (23) · Mountains (21) · History (7) · Temples (7) · Hiking (7) · Wildlife (5)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 39 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Capezzone, at 2,421 m.
What to see in Quarna Sotto
The places in and around Quarna Sotto, 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.
- MottaroneMountain in Italy7.0 km
- Sacro Monte di VaralloChurch building in Varallo Sesia, Italy10 km
- Sacro Monte di OrtaShrine in Orta San Giulio8.9 km
- Cima AltembergMountain in Italy15 km
- Basilica di San GiulioChurch building in Orta San Giulio, Italy8.7 km
- Santa Maria delle Grazie, VaralloChurch building in Varallo Sesia, Italy10 km
- Monte CapezzoneMountain in Italy15 km
- Monte MassoneMountain in Italy8.8 km
- Visconti CastleCastle in Massino Visconti, Italy15 km
- Monte CapioMountain in Italy11 km
- Santuario della Madonna della BocciolaTemples9.6 km
- Villa CrespiVilla in Orta San Giulio, Italy9.1 km
- Mater Ecclesiae AbbeyBuilding in Isola San Giulio, Italy8.6 km
- Massa del TurloMountain in Italy7.4 km
- Falò mountMountain in Italy9.4 km
- Fondo Toce Natural ReserveProtected area in Italy (EUAP0346)12 km
- Sacro Monte di Varallo Natural ReserveNature reserve in Italy10 km
- Sanctuary of Madonna del SassoChurch in Lake Orta, Italy9.1 km
- Sant'Ambrogio, OmegnaBuilding in Omegna, Italy3.5 km
- Monte CeranoSummit7.2 km
- Monte MazzaroneMountain in Italy6.7 km
- Museo Etnografico e dello Strumento Musicale a FiatoMuseum in Italy1 m
- MontorfanoMountain of Italy11 km
- Monte BriascoMountain in Italy9.3 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Monte Cornaggia, Monte Novesso, Poggio Croce, Cima Lago, Olmo di Mergozzo, Riserva naturale del Colle di Buccione, Riserva naturale del Monte Mesma, Tasso di Cavandone
- Museums and art: Lancia Museum, Museo etnografico walser di Rimella
- History: Buccione Castle, Castello d'Arian, Castle of Barbavara
- Mountains: Rifugio Gran Baita, Alpe Nuovo, Rifugio CAI Fantoli, Rifugio Renato Brusa Perona
- Hiking: Grande Traversata delle Alpi, Grande Traversata delle Alpi, Sentiero Italia - Piemonte E00
- Snow: Mottarone Ski Park
When to go to Quarna Sotto
The best time to visit Quarna Sotto 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.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:44
- JunBest time15:31
- JulPossible15:12
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In September, 44 of the 45 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 Quarna Sotto
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 39 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 Quarna Sotto?
The best known: Mottarone, Sacro Monte di Varallo, Sacro Monte di Orta, Cima Altemberg, Basilica di San Giulio. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Quarna Sotto?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Quarna Sotto?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 39 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Quarna Sotto as the destination and these 45 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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