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National parks near Sesta Godano, Liguria

Sesta Godano sits inside the La Spezia area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near La Spezia for the full write-up.

Cinque Terre National Park is the closest national park to Sesta Godano, Liguria — 19.6 km (12.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 33 min behind the wheel.

Cinque Terre is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Tuscan Archipelago, Val Grande, Gran Paradiso, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Monti Sibillini, and Brijuni are better with a night booked nearby.

Sesta Godano has a population of about 728.

National parks near Sesta Godano

Parks ranked by distance from Sesta Godano
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cinque Terre National Park19.6 km (12.2 mi)33 minRight on your doorstep
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park45.7 km (28.4 mi)1 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park173 km (107 mi)3 hrDoable as a day trip
Tuscan Archipelago National Park178 km (110 mi)3 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Val Grande National Park218 km (135 mi)3 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Gran Paradiso National Park233 km (145 mi)3 hr 53 minBest as a weekend
Stelvio National Park255 km (158 mi)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park278 km (173 mi)4 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park327 km (203 mi)5 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Brijuni National Park332 km (206 mi)5 hr 20 minBest 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.

Month-by-month detail for Cinque Terre National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Sesta Godano 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 Sesta Godano
PairApartEstimated drive
Cinque Terre → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano46.7 km (29 mi)1 hr 2 min
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna130 km (80.7 mi)2 hr 22 min
Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago158 km (98.3 mi)2 hr 47 min
Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna165 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 min

Planning a trip from Sesta Godano

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 Cinque Terre National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sesta Godano?

Cinque Terre National Park. It is about 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Sesta Godano, roughly 33 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Sesta Godano?

Yes — Cinque Terre National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Sesta Godano?

10 parks are within reach of Sesta Godano, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Sesta Godano?

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.