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National parks near Civitanova del Sannio, Molise

Civitanova del Sannio 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 Civitanova del Sannio, Molise — 49.1 km (30.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 5 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.

Civitanova del Sannio has a population of about 650.

National parks near Civitanova del Sannio

Parks ranked by distance from Civitanova del Sannio
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park49.1 km (30.5 mi)1 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park54.9 km (34.1 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park94.4 km (58.6 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park113 km (70 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park120 km (74.5 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park129 km (80 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park167 km (104 mi)2 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park172 km (107 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park181 km (113 mi)3 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park190 km (118 mi)3 hr 15 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 Civitanova del 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 Civitanova del 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 Civitanova del 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 Civitanova del Sannio?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 49.1 km (30.5 mi) from Civitanova del Sannio, roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Civitanova del Sannio?

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 Civitanova del Sannio?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Civitanova del 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.