National parks near Ferriere, Emilia-Romagna
Ferriere sits inside the Bettola area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Bettola for the full write-up.
Cinque Terre National Park is the closest national park to Ferriere, Emilia-Romagna — 60.9 km (37.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 17 min behind the wheel.
Cinque Terre and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano make a full day trip — leave early. Val Grande, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Gran Paradiso, Tuscan Archipelago, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Brijuni, and Monti Sibillini are better with a night booked nearby.
Ferriere has a population of about 314.
Cinque Terre
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Val Grande
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Gran Paradiso
Tuscan Archipelago
National parks near Ferriere
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre National Park | 60.9 km (37.8 mi) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 71 km (44.1 mi) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 176 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 260 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 339 km (210 mi) | 5 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 358 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Cinque Terre 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Ferriere are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Val Grande → Gran Paradiso | 109 km (67.6 mi) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Ferriere
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.
Other towns in Provincia di Piacenza
- Piacenza
- Bettola
- Bobbio
- Fiorenzuola d'Arda
- Castel San Giovanni
- San Nicolò a Trebbia
- Podenzano
- Borgonovo Valtidone
- Pontenure
- Carpaneto Piacentino
- Roveleto
- San Giorgio Piacentino
- Castelvetro Piacentino
- Ponte dell'Olio
- Rivergaro
- Cortemaggiore
- Gossolengo
- Monticelli d'Ongina
- Caorso
- Lugagnano Val d'Arda
- Sarmato
- Castell'Arquato
- Gragnano Trebbiense
- Vigolzone
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ferriere?
Cinque Terre National Park. It is about 60.9 km (37.8 mi) from Ferriere, roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ferriere?
Yes — Cinque Terre National Park and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ferriere?
10 parks are within reach of Ferriere, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ferriere?
For Cinque Terre National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.