National parks near Riells i Viabrea, Catalonia
Riells i Viabrea sits inside the Mataró area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mataró for the full write-up.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the closest national park to Riells i Viabrea, Catalonia — 155 km (96.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 44 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
Sierra de Guadarrama
Gran Paradiso
National parks near Riells i Viabrea
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 155 km (96.5 mi) | 2 hr 44 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 | 295 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 486 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 554 km (344 mi) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 564 km (351 mi) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 577 km (359 mi) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tablas de Daimiel National Park | 599 km (372 mi) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 607 km (377 mi) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Picos de Europa 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 Riells i Viabrea 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 Riells i Viabrea
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 Riells i Viabrea?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 155 km (96.5 mi) from Riells i Viabrea, roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Riells i Viabrea?
Yes — Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Riells i Viabrea?
10 parks are within reach of Riells i Viabrea, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Riells i Viabrea?
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.