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National parks near Cusano Mutri, Campania

Cusano Mutri sits inside the Piedimonte Matese area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Piedimonte Matese for the full write-up.

Vesuvius National Park is the closest national park to Cusano Mutri, Campania — 57.8 km (35.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 14 min behind the wheel.

Vesuvius, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, Circeo, Gargano, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, and Alta Murgia make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini is better with a night booked nearby.

Cusano Mutri has a population of about 1,010.

National parks near Cusano Mutri

Parks ranked by distance from Cusano Mutri
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park57.8 km (35.9 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park75.1 km (46.7 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park92.1 km (57.2 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park122 km (75.8 mi)2 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park128 km (79.8 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park135 km (84 mi)2 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park148 km (92.1 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park157 km (97.7 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park160 km (99.4 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Vesuvius National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Vesuvius National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Cusano Mutri are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Cusano Mutri
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min
Vesuvius → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min
Majella → Circeo123 km (76.7 mi)2 hr 16 min

Planning a trip from Cusano Mutri

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Vesuvius National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cusano Mutri?

Vesuvius National Park. It is about 57.8 km (35.9 mi) from Cusano Mutri, roughly 1 hr 14 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cusano Mutri?

Yes — Vesuvius National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Majella National Park, Circeo National Park, Gargano National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, and Alta Murgia National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cusano Mutri?

10 parks are within reach of Cusano Mutri, 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cusano Mutri?

For Vesuvius National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.