National parks near Vic, Catalonia
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Vic, Catalonia — 128 km (79.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 20 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici makes a full day trip — leave early. Ordesa y Monte Perdido and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Vic has a population of about 39,844.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Sierra de Guadarrama
Gran Paradiso
National parks near Vic
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 128 km (79.7 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 199 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 510 km (317 mi) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 536 km (333 mi) | 8 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 588 km (365 mi) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa National Park | 599 km (372 mi) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 600 km (373 mi) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 633 km (393 mi) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici 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 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Vic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici → Ordesa y Monte Perdido | 75.8 km (47.1 mi) | 1 hr 33 min |
Planning a trip from Vic
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 Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park guide
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Vic?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 128 km (79.7 mi) from Vic, roughly 2 hr 20 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Vic?
Yes — Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Vic?
10 parks are within reach of Vic, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Vic?
For Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.