National parks near Agliana, Tuscany
Agliana 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 Agliana, Tuscany — 60 km (37.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 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, Brijuni, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Stelvio, and Val Grande are better with a night booked nearby.
Agliana has a population of about 14,561.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Brijuni
National parks near Agliana
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 60 km (37.3 mi) | 1 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 74.8 km (46.5 mi) | 1 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 106 km (65.6 mi) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 142 km (88.2 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 213 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 247 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 263 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 312 km (194 mi) | 5 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 Agliana 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 Agliana
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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- Quarrata
- Pieve a Nievole
- Borgo a Buggiano
- Margine Coperta-Traversagna
- Cantagrillo-Casalguidi
- Montale
- Lamporecchio
- Ponte Buggianese
- San Rocco
- Santa Lucia
- Campo Tizzoro
- Cintolese
- Chiesina Uzzanese
- Stazione
- Valenzatico
- San Marcello Pistoiese
- Sambuca Pistoiese
- Catena
- Vignole-Olmi
- Uggia-Pazzera-Bizzarrino
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Agliana?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 60 km (37.3 mi) from Agliana, roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Agliana?
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 Agliana?
10 parks are within reach of Agliana, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Agliana?
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.