National parks near Sestino, Tuscany
Sestino 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 Sestino, Tuscany — 46.7 km (29 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 2 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Monti Sibillini, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga make a full day trip — leave early. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Brijuni, Tuscan Archipelago, Cinque Terre, Majella, Northern Velebit, and Kornati are better with a night booked nearby.
Sestino has a population of about 668.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Brijuni
Tuscan Archipelago
National parks near Sestino
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 118 km (73.6 mi) | 2 hr 12 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 |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 176 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 178 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 197 km (123 mi) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 242 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Kornati National Park | 244 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 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 Sestino 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 → Brijuni | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
Planning a trip from Sestino
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 Sestino?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 46.7 km (29 mi) from Sestino, roughly 1 hr 2 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Sestino?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Sestino?
10 parks are within reach of Sestino, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Sestino?
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.