National parks near Monterchi, Tuscany
Monterchi 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 Monterchi, Tuscany — 49.7 km (30.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Brijuni, Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Circeo are better with a night booked nearby.
Monterchi has a population of about 557.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Tuscan Archipelago
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
National parks near Monterchi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 49.7 km (30.9 mi) | 1 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 113 km (70.3 mi) | 2 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 204 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 207 km (129 mi) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 223 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 236 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 255 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 12 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 Monterchi 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 Monterchi
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
- Marciano della Chiana
- Battifolle-Ruscello-Poggiola
- Bucine
- Stia
- Pian di Scò
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monterchi?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 49.7 km (30.9 mi) from Monterchi, roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Monterchi?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Monterchi?
10 parks are within reach of Monterchi, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Monterchi?
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.