National parks near San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is the closest national park to San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany — 88.9 km (55.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 45 min behind the wheel.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Tuscan Archipelago, Monti Sibillini, and Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga make a full day trip — leave early. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Circeo, Majella, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, and Brijuni are better with a night booked nearby.
San Quirico d'Orcia has a population of about 2,467.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Tuscan Archipelago
Monti Sibillini
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
National parks near San Quirico d'Orcia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 88.9 km (55.2 mi) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 116 km (71.8 mi) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 135 km (83.9 mi) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 176 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 192 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Circeo National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Majella National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 231 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 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 San Quirico d'Orcia 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 → Tuscan Archipelago | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from San Quirico d'Orcia
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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Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Quirico d'Orcia?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park. It is about 88.9 km (55.2 mi) from San Quirico d'Orcia, roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Quirico d'Orcia?
Yes — Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Tuscan Archipelago 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 San Quirico d'Orcia?
10 parks are within reach of San Quirico d'Orcia, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Quirico d'Orcia?
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.