National parks near Marciano della Chiana, Tuscany
Marciano della Chiana 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 Marciano della Chiana, Tuscany — 60.7 km (37.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 17 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, Tuscan Archipelago, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga make a full day trip — leave early. Cinque Terre, Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Brijuni, and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.
Marciano della Chiana has a population of about 2,757.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Tuscan Archipelago
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Cinque Terre
National parks near Marciano della Chiana
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 60.7 km (37.7 mi) | 1 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 127 km (79 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 139 km (86.6 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 239 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 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 Marciano della Chiana 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 Marciano della Chiana
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
- Capolona
- Battifolle-Ruscello-Poggiola
- Bucine
- Stia
- Pian di Scò
- Pieve Santo Stefano
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marciano della Chiana?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 60.7 km (37.7 mi) from Marciano della Chiana, roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Marciano della Chiana?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Marciano della Chiana?
10 parks are within reach of Marciano della Chiana, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Marciano della Chiana?
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.