National parks near Arezzo, Tuscany
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Arezzo, Tuscany — 44.3 km (27.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 59 min behind the wheel.
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Brijuni National Park, Majella National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and Circeo National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Arezzo has a population of about 100,734.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Monti Sibillini National Park
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Cinque Terre National Park
Best time to visit Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. Getting to Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park.
National parks near Arezzo
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 44.3 km (27.5 mi) | 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 127 km (79.2 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 154 km (95.9 mi) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 160 km (99.7 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 176 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 221 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 235 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Arezzo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Tuscan Archipelago | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from Arezzo
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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Arezzo?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 44.3 km (27.5 mi) from Arezzo, roughly 59 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Arezzo?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Arezzo?
10 parks are within reach of Arezzo, and 4 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Arezzo?
For Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.