National parks near Monterosi, Lazio

Monterosi sits inside the Anguillara Sabazia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Anguillara Sabazia for the full write-up.

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is the closest national park to Monterosi, Lazio — 108 km (67.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 2 min behind the wheel.

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Monti Sibillini, Circeo, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Majella make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Vesuvius, Archipelago of La Maddalena, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano are better with a night booked nearby.

Monterosi has a population of about 2,554.

National parks near Monterosi

Parks ranked by distance from Monterosi
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park	108 km (67.1 mi)	2 hr 2 min	Doable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park	110 km (68.2 mi)	2 hr 4 min	Doable as a day trip
Circeo National Park	117 km (72.8 mi)	2 hr 10 min	Doable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park	134 km (83.3 mi)	2 hr 25 min	Doable as a day trip
Majella National Park	146 km (91 mi)	2 hr 36 min	Doable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park	180 km (112 mi)	3 hr 6 min	Best as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park	189 km (118 mi)	3 hr 14 min	Best as a weekend
Vesuvius National Park	234 km (145 mi)	3 hr 53 min	Best as a weekend
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park	263 km (164 mi)	4 hr 20 min	Best as a weekend
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park	287 km (178 mi)	4 hr 40 min	Best as a weekend

When to make this trip

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga 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 Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Monterosi 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 Monterosi
Pair	Apart	Estimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella	41.2 km (25.6 mi)	56 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Monti Sibillini	54.5 km (33.9 mi)	1 hr 10 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella	58.8 km (36.5 mi)	1 hr 15 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise	79.7 km (49.5 mi)	1 hr 37 min

Planning a trip from Monterosi

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 Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park guide

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Monterosi?

Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. It is about 108 km (67.1 mi) from Monterosi, roughly 2 hr 2 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Monterosi?

Yes — Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Circeo National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and Majella National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Monterosi?

10 parks are within reach of Monterosi, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Monterosi?

For Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.