National parks near Arcidosso, Tuscany
Arcidosso sits inside the Abbadia San Salvatore area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Abbadia San Salvatore for the full write-up.
Tuscan Archipelago National Park is the closest national park to Arcidosso, Tuscany — 106 km (65.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr behind the wheel.
Tuscan Archipelago, 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, Cinque Terre, Circeo, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Majella, and Archipelago of La Maddalena are better with a night booked nearby.
Arcidosso has a population of about 2,018.
Tuscan Archipelago
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
National parks near Arcidosso
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 106 km (65.7 mi) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 110 km (68.4 mi) | 2 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 140 km (86.8 mi) | 2 hr 30 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 | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 202 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 215 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Tuscan Archipelago 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Arcidosso 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 |
| Tuscan Archipelago → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from Arcidosso
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.
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- Follonica
- Monte Argentario
- Porto Santo Stefano
- Orbetello
- Castel del Piano
- Manciano
- Pitigliano
- Roccastrada
- Massa Marittima
- Castiglione della Pescaia
- Albinia
- Porto Ercole
- Ribolla
- Marina di Grosseto
- Bagno Roselle
- Scarlino Scalo
- Orbetello Scalo
- Istia D'Ombrone-Le Stiacciole
- Scansano
- Isola del Giglio
- Santa Fiora
- Fonteblanda
- Braccagni
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Arcidosso?
Tuscan Archipelago National Park. It is about 106 km (65.7 mi) from Arcidosso, roughly 2 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Arcidosso?
Yes — Tuscan Archipelago National Park, 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 Arcidosso?
10 parks are within reach of Arcidosso, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Arcidosso?
For Tuscan Archipelago National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.