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National parks near Cantalupo nel Sannio, Molise

Cantalupo nel Sannio 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 Cantalupo nel Sannio, Molise — 54.9 km (34.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 11 min behind the wheel.

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

Cantalupo nel Sannio has a population of about 208.

National parks near Cantalupo nel Sannio

Parks ranked by distance from Cantalupo nel Sannio
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park54.9 km (34.1 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park69.3 km (43.1 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park78.1 km (48.5 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park115 km (71.3 mi)2 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park125 km (78 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park132 km (81.9 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park158 km (98.1 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park176 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park179 km (111 mi)3 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Monti Sibillini National Park180 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 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 Cantalupo nel Sannio 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 Cantalupo nel Sannio
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Majella → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Circeo84 km (52.2 mi)1 hr 41 min

Planning a trip from Cantalupo nel Sannio

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 Cantalupo nel Sannio?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 54.9 km (34.1 mi) from Cantalupo nel Sannio, roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cantalupo nel Sannio?

Yes — Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Majella National Park, Vesuvius National Park, Circeo National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Gargano National Park, and Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cantalupo nel Sannio?

10 parks are within reach of Cantalupo nel Sannio, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cantalupo nel Sannio?

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.