National parks near Pian di Scò, Tuscany
Pian di Scò sits inside the Montevarchi area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Montevarchi for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Pian di Scò, Tuscany — 28.4 km (17.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 42 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Tuscan Archipelago, Cinque Terre, and Monti Sibillini make a full day trip — leave early. Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Dolomiti Bellunesi are better with a night booked nearby.
Pian di Scò has a population of about 2,351.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Tuscan Archipelago
Cinque Terre
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
National parks near Pian di Scò
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 28.4 km (17.6 mi) | 42 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 127 km (78.8 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 144 km (89.7 mi) | 2 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 156 km (96.7 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 210 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 227 km (141 mi) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 268 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 282 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 36 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 Pian di Scò 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 Pian di Scò
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
- Pieve Santo Stefano
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pian di Scò?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 28.4 km (17.6 mi) from Pian di Scò, roughly 42 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Pian di Scò?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Monti Sibillini National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Pian di Scò?
10 parks are within reach of Pian di Scò, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Pian di Scò?
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.