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National parks near Pizzone, Molise

Pizzone 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 Pizzone, Molise — 20.9 km (13 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 34 min behind the wheel.

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

Pizzone has a population of about 301.

National parks near Pizzone

Parks ranked by distance from Pizzone
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park20.9 km (13 mi)34 minRight on your doorstep
Majella National Park47.6 km (29.6 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park92.1 km (57.2 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park96.6 km (60 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park100 km (62.4 mi)1 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park151 km (93.8 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park159 km (98.8 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park188 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Alta Murgia National Park209 km (130 mi)3 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park212 km (132 mi)3 hr 34 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 Pizzone 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 Pizzone
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 Pizzone

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 Pizzone?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 20.9 km (13 mi) from Pizzone, roughly 34 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Pizzone?

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

How many national parks are near Pizzone?

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

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

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.