famous road
Colle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti)
A remote, rough 2,481m pass in the Maritime Alps with almost no traffic and a Pantani memorial at the summit.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Busca
Piedmont, Italy · Europe
About Busca
Busca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rossana, 27km from Colle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti).
Busca is in Piedmont, Italy, with about 5,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rossana, about 5 km away.
Busca is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region of Piedmont. It is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Cuneo.
Busca borders the following municipalities: Brossasco, Caraglio, Costigliole Saluzzo, Cuneo, Dronero, Melle,Read more
Saluzzo, Roccabruna, Rossana, Tarantasca, Venasca, Villafalletto and Villar San Costanzo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Busca?
Within an hour or so of Busca: Colle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti) (27 km), Castello di Barolo (38 km), Col de Tende Road Tunnel (42 km), Langhe Vineyards (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Busca?
The nearest famous roads are Colle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti), Col d'Agnel and Col de la Lombarde.
Where is Busca?
Busca is in Piedmont, Italy, about 5 km from Rossana.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,588
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Piedmont
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 44.5162, 7.4766
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Busca
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Castello di Barolo
A medieval castle at the heart of the Langhe wine hills, home to a wine museum amid rolling UNESCO vineyards.
38 km · about 45 min drive
tunnel
Col de Tende Road Tunnel
Opened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Langhe Vineyards
A UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
43 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Col d'Agnel
One of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.
44 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Col de la Lombarde
A high Franco-Italian border pass at 2350m in the Maritime Alps, with sweeping hairpins and a rarely crowded road offering solitude at altitude.
44 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Colle dell'Agnello
At 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
44 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Col de la Bonette
The highest paved road loop in Europe at 2,802 meters, offering panoramic views across the Maritime Alps.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Busca
- 27 kmColle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti)A remote, rough 2,481m pass in the Maritime Alps with almost no traffic and a Pantani memorial at the summit.
- 42 kmCol de Tende Road TunnelOpened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.
- 43 kmLanghe VineyardsA UNESCO-listed wine region in Piedmont of rolling vine-covered hills producing world-class Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
- 44 kmCol d'AgnelOne of the highest paved border crossings in the Alps at 2744m between France and Italy, remote and quiet with an authentic high-mountain atmosphere.
- 44 kmCol de la LombardeA high Franco-Italian border pass at 2350m in the Maritime Alps, with sweeping hairpins and a rarely crowded road offering solitude at altitude.
- 44 kmColle dell'AgnelloAt 2,744 m one of Europe's highest paved passes, a remote, exhilarating drive on the French border above Pontechianale.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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