National parks near Cerreto d'Esi, The Marches
Cerreto d'Esi sits inside the Fabriano area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Fabriano for the full write-up.
Monti Sibillini National Park is the closest national park to Cerreto d'Esi, The Marches — 51 km (31.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 7 min behind the wheel.
Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, and Majella make a full day trip — leave early. Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Brijuni, Kornati, Northern Velebit, Circeo, and Paklenica are better with a night booked nearby.
Cerreto d'Esi has a population of about 3,491.
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Majella
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
Brijuni
National parks near Cerreto d'Esi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 51 km (31.7 mi) | 1 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 105 km (65.5 mi) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 116 km (72.1 mi) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Majella National Park | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 184 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 189 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 223 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Paklenica National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Monti Sibillini 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Cerreto d'Esi are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Majella → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise | 41.2 km (25.6 mi) | 56 min |
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella | 58.8 km (36.5 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise | 79.7 km (49.5 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
Planning a trip from Cerreto d'Esi
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cerreto d'Esi?
Monti Sibillini National Park. It is about 51 km (31.7 mi) from Cerreto d'Esi, roughly 1 hr 7 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cerreto d'Esi?
Yes — Monti Sibillini National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Majella National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Cerreto d'Esi?
10 parks are within reach of Cerreto d'Esi, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cerreto d'Esi?
For Monti Sibillini National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.