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Things to see in Luserna San Giovanni (Italy): 44 places and when to go
Luserna San Giovanni is a town in Italy, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (24), Nature (13), Hiking (13). The best known are Pinerolo Cathedral, Synod of Chanforan and Punta Cornour. 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 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 44.8277, 7.2582
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (24) · Nature (13) · Hiking (13) · Museums and art (6) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 146 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Punta Cornour, at 2,869 m.
What to see in Luserna San Giovanni
The places in and around Luserna San Giovanni, 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.
- Pinerolo CathedralChurch building in Pinerolo, Italy8.6 km
- Synod of ChanforanMonument4.2 km
- Punta CornourMountain in Italy13 km
- Staffarda AbbeyCistercian monastery located near Saluzzo in north-west Italy18 km
- Basilica of San Maurizio, PineroloChurch building in Pinerolo, Italy8.7 km
- Rocca di Cavour Hill of Piedmont (Italy)11 km
- Zoom TorinoZoo and amusement park in Italy17 km
- Monte VandalinoMountain in Italy7.4 km
- Museo storico dell'arma di cavalleriaMuseum in Italy8.9 km
- Parco naturale di Conca CialanciaProtected area in Italy (EUAP0884)13 km
- Rifugio GraneroMountain hut20 km
- Rifugio Lago VerdeMountain hut19 km
- rifugio Willy JervisItalian mountain hut18 km
- Castello di MiradoloCastle, palace in San Secondo di Pinerolo, Italy6.3 km
- Gran TrucMountain in Italy12 km
- Monastero Cistercense Dominus TecumTemples10 km
- Monte CastellettoMountain of the Cottian Alps6.4 km
- Monte La BuffaMountain of the Cottian Alps7.2 km
- Monte ParpaiolaMountain of the Cottian Alps13 km
- Osservatorio astronomico di Luserna San GiovanniObservatory3 m
- Punta CialanciaMountain in Italy13 km
- Punta FounsetMountain of the Cottian Alps14 km
- Punta VergiaSummit9.4 km
- Rifugio Barbara LowrieBuilding in Bobbio Pellice, Italy16 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Riserva naturale speciale Rocca di Cavour, Truc Lausa
- Mountains: Bacomela, Rifugio Alpe del Capitano, Rifugio Alpino Ai Sap, Rifugio Barant, Rifugio Barfè, Rifugio degli Invincibili, Rifugio Fraita, Rifugio Jumarre, Trattoria Villanova
- Food and drink: Beba Birrificio, Enoteca Noi, Merenda Con Corvi
- Museums and art: Coulege dei Barba, Ecomuseo delle Miniere e della Val Germanasca, Ecomuseo Feltrificio Crumiere, Museo valdese di Rorà
- Snow: Rucas di Bagnolo, Rucaski
When to go to Luserna San Giovanni
The best time to visit Luserna San Giovanni 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.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:11
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulPossible15:04
- AugPossible13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In September, 41 of the 44 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 Luserna San Giovanni
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 146 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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Other towns nearby
- Crissolo87 places22 km
- Roure63 places27 km
- Saluzzo14 places27 km
- Avigliana41 places30 km
- Racconigi8 places34 km
- Turin108 places42 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Luserna San Giovanni?
The best known: Pinerolo Cathedral, Synod of Chanforan, Punta Cornour, Staffarda Abbey, Basilica of San Maurizio, Pinerolo. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Luserna San Giovanni?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Luserna San Giovanni?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 146 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Luserna San Giovanni as the destination and these 44 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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