Car Hire in Piantedo - Mini guide to Piantedo

Sondrio, in the north Italy’s Lombardy region, is best known for its charming glacial lakes and the high mountain peaks of the Alps to its north. Dotting the landscape of Sondrio, they offer visitors truly breathtaking views. During the winter, cross country skiing is popular with visitors while in summer, an array of water-based activities including fishing, sailing and kite-surfing are taken up by visitors. While visiting this picturesque area, many visitors choose to make the hamlet of Piantedo their base.

Within this quaint village of just under 1300 residents, there are several delightful hotels and bed and breakfasts in Piantedo. A chemist, grocery store, restaurant and banking facilities are also available for the town’s visitors.

Car hire is available within the town from: Via Nazionale 1730. When exploring this vast region, a car is essential for independent travelling. While public transport is available, many visitors travelling outside of Italy’s larger cities find it to be restrictive and time consuming.

The shores and activities of Lake Como are minutes by car from Piantedo. Since the times of ancient Rome, the lake has been the home to magnificent villas. Many well-known individuals have found relaxation on its shores including: Catullus, Pliny the Younger, George Liszt and, in more recent years, George Clooney.

Other northern Italian destinations are less than two hours’ drive, making them perfect for a day excursion. Those looking for a taste of Italian city life can head south for Milan. Alternatively, those looking to explore Italy’s lakes further can visit Lugano or Luino.

This region of Italy is ideally located for exploration of southern Europe. Both Lucerne and Liechtenstein are just three hours by car. An additional hour driving allows travel to Bern and Zurich. The French cities of Dijon and Lyon can be reached within six hours.

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