National parks near Stia, Tuscany
Stia sits inside the Florence area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Florence for the full write-up.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to Stia, Tuscany — 6.6 km (4.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 11 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Monti Sibillini, Cinque Terre, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Brijuni, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Majella, and Northern Velebit are better with a night booked nearby.
Stia has a population of about 2,359.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Monti Sibillini
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Brijuni
National parks near Stia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) | 11 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 129 km (80.3 mi) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 163 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Brijuni National Park | 206 km (128 mi) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 281 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 35 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 Stia 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 |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 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 Stia
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
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- 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
- Pian di Scò
- Pieve Santo Stefano
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Stia?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Stia, roughly 11 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Stia?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Stia?
10 parks are within reach of Stia, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Stia?
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.