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National parks near Ferrazzano, Molise

Ferrazzano sits inside the Campobasso area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Campobasso for the full write-up.

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Ferrazzano, Molise — 75.3 km (46.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 33 min behind the wheel.

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

Ferrazzano has a population of about 638.

National parks near Ferrazzano

Parks ranked by distance from Ferrazzano
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park75.3 km (46.8 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park80.1 km (49.8 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park81.5 km (50.7 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park109 km (67.7 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park138 km (85.5 mi)2 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park139 km (86.1 mi)2 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park148 km (92.1 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park154 km (95.9 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park164 km (102 mi)2 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park192 km (119 mi)3 hr 17 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise 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 Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Ferrazzano 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 Ferrazzano
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
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Vesuvius118 km (73.3 mi)2 hr 11 min
Majella → Circeo123 km (76.7 mi)2 hr 16 min

Planning a trip from Ferrazzano

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 Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Ferrazzano?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 75.3 km (46.8 mi) from Ferrazzano, roughly 1 hr 33 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ferrazzano?

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

How many national parks are near Ferrazzano?

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

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

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