National parks near Chodes, Aragon
Chodes sits inside the Calatayud area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Calatayud for the full write-up.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is the closest national park to Chodes, Aragon — 183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 8 min behind the wheel.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido, Sierra de Guadarrama, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Tablas de Daimiel, Picos de Europa, and Cabañeros are better with a night booked nearby.
Chodes has a population of about 156.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Sierra de Guadarrama
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Tablas de Daimiel
Picos de Europa
Cabañeros
National parks near Chodes
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 224 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 237 km (147 mi) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 319 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 336 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabañeros National Park | 345 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monfragüe National Park | 425 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 457 km (284 mi) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra Nevada National Park | 500 km (311 mi) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de las Nieves National Park | 614 km (382 mi) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Ordesa y Monte Perdido 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 Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Chodes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido → Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Tablas de Daimiel | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min |
| Sierra de Guadarrama → Picos de Europa | 278 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 32 min |
Planning a trip from Chodes
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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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chodes?
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. It is about 183 km (114 mi) from Chodes, roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Chodes?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Chodes?
10 parks are within reach of Chodes, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Chodes?
For Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.