National parks near la Cellera de Ter, Catalonia
la Cellera de Ter sits inside the Girona area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Girona for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to la Cellera de Ter, Catalonia — 152 km (94.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 41 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.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Gran Paradiso
Sierra de Guadarrama
National parks near la Cellera de Ter
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 152 km (94.5 mi) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 480 km (299 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 543 km (337 mi) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 567 km (352 mi) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 570 km (354 mi) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 605 km (376 mi) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 617 km (383 mi) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 624 km (388 mi) | 9 hr 38 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 la Cellera de Ter 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 la Cellera de Ter
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 la Cellera de Ter?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 152 km (94.5 mi) from la Cellera de Ter, roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from la Cellera de Ter?
Yes — Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near la Cellera de Ter?
10 parks are within reach of la Cellera de Ter, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near la Cellera de Ter?
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.