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National parks near Chiauci, Molise

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

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Chiauci, Molise — 47.3 km (29.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 3 min behind the wheel.

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

Chiauci has a population of about 263.

National parks near Chiauci

Parks ranked by distance from Chiauci
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park47.3 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park53.3 km (33.1 mi)1 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park95.5 km (59.3 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park111 km (68.8 mi)2 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park119 km (73.8 mi)2 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park130 km (80.9 mi)2 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park165 km (102 mi)2 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park173 km (108 mi)3 hrDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park183 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese 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 Chiauci 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 Chiauci
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 Chiauci

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 Chiauci?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 47.3 km (29.4 mi) from Chiauci, roughly 1 hr 3 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Chiauci?

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

How many national parks are near Chiauci?

10 parks are within reach of Chiauci, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.