National parks near Tavarnuzze, Tuscany
Tavarnuzze 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 Tavarnuzze, Tuscany — 45.5 km (28.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Tuscan Archipelago make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Majella, and Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise are better with a night booked nearby.
Tavarnuzze has a population of about 4,228.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
National parks near Tavarnuzze
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 45.5 km (28.3 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 101 km (63 mi) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 128 km (79.7 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 132 km (82.3 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 236 km (146 mi) | 3 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 244 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 303 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 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 Tavarnuzze 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 Tavarnuzze
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 Florence
- Florence
- Figline Valdarno
- Certaldo
- Dicomano
- Sesto Fiorentino
- Scandicci
- Empoli
- Campi Bisenzio
- Fucecchio
- Castelfiorentino
- Calenzano
- Signa
- Lastra a Signa
- Montelupo Fiorentino
- Pontassieve
- Borgo San Lorenzo
- Ponte a Ema
- Spicchio-Sovigliana
- Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- San Casciano in Val di Pesa
- Capraia e Limite
- San Donnino
- Barberino di Mugello
- Scarperia
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tavarnuzze?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 45.5 km (28.3 mi) from Tavarnuzze, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Tavarnuzze?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Tuscan Archipelago National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Tavarnuzze?
10 parks are within reach of Tavarnuzze, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Tavarnuzze?
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.