National parks near Piozzano, Emilia-Romagna
Piozzano sits inside the Piacenza area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Piacenza for the full write-up.
Cinque Terre National Park is the closest national park to Piozzano, Emilia-Romagna — 91.3 km (56.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 48 min behind the wheel.
Cinque Terre, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Val Grande make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Paradiso, Stelvio, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Tuscan Archipelago, Brijuni, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Piozzano has a population of about 281.
Cinque Terre
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Val Grande
Gran Paradiso
Stelvio
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
National parks near Piozzano
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre National Park | 91.3 km (56.7 mi) | 1 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 91.7 km (57 mi) | 1 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Val Grande National Park | 149 km (92.8 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 186 km (116 mi) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 193 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 215 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 249 km (155 mi) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 336 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 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 Piozzano 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 |
| Val Grande → Stelvio | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Cinque Terre → Val Grande | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from Piozzano
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 Piozzano?
Cinque Terre National Park. It is about 91.3 km (56.7 mi) from Piozzano, roughly 1 hr 48 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Piozzano?
Yes — Cinque Terre National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Val Grande National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Piozzano?
10 parks are within reach of Piozzano, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Piozzano?
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.