National parks near Capolona, Tuscany
Capolona sits inside the Arezzo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Arezzo for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Capolona, Tuscany — 32.8 km (20.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 47 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Cinque Terre, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.
Capolona has a population of about 2,763.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Tuscan Archipelago
Cinque Terre
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
National parks near Capolona
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 32.8 km (20.4 mi) | 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 135 km (83.6 mi) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 153 km (94.9 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 159 km (99 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 183 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 185 km (115 mi) | 3 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 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 Capolona 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Appennino Tosco-Emiliano | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Tuscan Archipelago → Cinque Terre | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Capolona
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
Other towns in Province of Arezzo
- Arezzo
- Montevarchi
- San Giovanni Valdarno
- Bibbiena
- Soci
- Ponte a Poppi
- Sansepolcro
- Castiglion Fiorentino
- Foiano della Chiana
- Camucia-Monsigliolo
- Terranuova Bracciolini
- Pitigliano
- Subbiano
- Monte San Savino
- Pratantico-Indicatore
- Loro Ciuffenna
- Castel San Niccolò
- Anghiari
- Marciano della Chiana
- Battifolle-Ruscello-Poggiola
- Bucine
- Stia
- Pian di Scò
- Pieve Santo Stefano
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Capolona?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 32.8 km (20.4 mi) from Capolona, roughly 47 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Capolona?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Capolona?
10 parks are within reach of Capolona, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Capolona?
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.