🇮🇹 Michelin Italy North West Regional Map – No. 561
Explore the Italian Lakes, Piedmont Vineyards, Ligurian Coast, and Alpine Passes
Scale 1:400,000 | Folded Paper Map | Michelin Regional Series
Set your sights on Northern Italy’s most romantic, cultural, and scenic destinations with the Michelin Map 561 – North West Italy. Whether you’re cruising the shoreline of Lake Como, tracing wine routes in Barolo country, or driving the majestic Alpine passes into France and Switzerland, this expertly crafted map is your essential companion for touring by car, campervan, or motorcycle.
This is Michelin’s most detailed road map for North West Italy, designed specifically for regional exploration. Updated regularly and styled in Michelin’s classic cartographic design, it highlights scenic routes, driving distances, town names in local language, and practical travel information — making it ideal for self-drive holidays and leisurely touring.
🌍 Coverage Area
The Michelin Map 561 covers the northwestern quadrant of Italy, including:
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Lakes District: Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta
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Piedmont (Piemonte): Turin, Alba, Asti, Alessandria, the Langhe wine region
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Aosta Valley: Courmayeur, Gran Paradiso National Park, Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc)
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Liguria: Genoa, Portofino, Cinque Terre, La Spezia
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Cross-border travel: Routes into southern France and Switzerland via Alpine tunnels and passes
🗺️ Map Features & Highlights
Feature |
Description |
Scale |
1:400,000 – ideal for driving and route planning |
Scenic Routes |
Michelin Green Roads highlight the most picturesque drives |
City Insets |
Major cities and tourist centres, with quick-reference road layout maps |
Tourist Attractions |
Key landmarks, cultural sites, and heritage towns clearly marked |
Driving Information |
Distances between towns and estimated driving times |
Road Network Detail |
All road types: motorways, national roads, secondary roads, toll routes |
Service Info |
Locations of service stations and fixed speed cameras |
Place Name Index |
Fully indexed to support easy navigation |
Multilingual Legend |
Map key provided in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish |
🧭 Who Is This Map For?
This Michelin Regional Map is ideal for:
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🚗 Road-trippers exploring Italy’s northern wine regions, lakes, or Riviera
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🍷 Cultural and culinary travellers navigating Piemonte’s food and wine trails
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🏞️ Nature lovers heading into the Aosta Valley or along Alpine routes
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🧳 Independent travellers who prefer analog backup to GPS navigation
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🛵 Motorcyclists or van lifers seeking hidden valleys and panoramic passes
📐 Map Specifications
Specification |
Detail |
Map Title |
Michelin Italy North West – 561 |
Publisher |
Michelin |
Scale |
1:400,000 |
Format |
Folded paper map |
Size (unfolded) |
Approx. 1000 x 1200 mm |
Series |
Michelin Regional Map Series |
Edition |
Regularly updated |
✅ Why Choose Michelin Maps?
Michelin is Europe’s most trusted name in travel mapping, known for:
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🗺️ Clear, uncluttered cartographic design
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🚦 Precise road and travel information
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🌲 Scenic route markings to enhance your journey
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🧭 Reliable coverage for both major routes and small-town exploration
📌 Pair with:
For full Italian coverage, consider pairing with:
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Michelin Map 562 – Italy North East (Venice, Verona, Dolomites)
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Michelin Map 563 – Central Italy (Tuscany, Umbria, Rome)
Or add a Michelin Italy Road Atlas for a complete view of the country in bound format.