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Vigne Glacier, Italy: what it is and when to go
Vigne Glacier is a glacier in Italy (Ghiacciaio delle Vigne) (Macugnaga). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Glacier in Italy · Nature
- Local name
- Ghiacciaio delle Vigne
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 72 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.91997, 7.89162
What it is and where
Vigne Glacier is a glacier in Italy (Ghiacciaio delle Vigne) (Macugnaga). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Macugnaga, where this site lists 148 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.91997, 7.89162; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vigne Glacier is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:50
- 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
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sesia GlacierGlacier533 m
- Capanna Luigina ResegottiMountains · Hiking979 m
- Capanna Fratelli GuglierminaMountain hut in Valsesia, Italy1.1 km
- Punta Tre AmiciMountain in Italy1.4 km
- SignalkuppeSummit in the Pennine Alps1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Mount Vesuvius: active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
- Mount Etna: active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Adige: river in northern Italy
- Stromboli: island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600)
- Phlegraean Fields: volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vigne Glacier?
It is a glacier in Italy (Ghiacciaio delle Vigne in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vigne Glacier?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Vigne Glacier?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 72 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sesia Glacier, Capanna Luigina Resegotti, Capanna Fratelli Gugliermina. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Macugnaga148 places to see in and around Macugnaga, Italy: Dufourspitze, Nordend, Castor. Best time: September.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Mount Vesuvius to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitu
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Vigne Glacier on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.