National parks near Ultramort, Catalonia
Ultramort 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 Ultramort, Catalonia — 180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 6 min behind the wheel.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Ordesa y Monte Perdido, and Cabrera Archipelago are better with a night booked nearby.
Ultramort has a population of about 193.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Cabrera Archipelago
Asinara
Gran Paradiso
Archipelago of La Maddalena
National parks near Ultramort
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park | 180 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cabrera Archipelago National Park | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Asinara National Park | 449 km (279 mi) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 515 km (320 mi) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 537 km (334 mi) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 575 km (357 mi) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 590 km (367 mi) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 598 km (371 mi) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 601 km (374 mi) | 9 hr 18 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 Ultramort 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 Ultramort
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 Ultramort?
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. It is about 180 km (112 mi) from Ultramort, roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ultramort?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Ultramort?
10 parks are within reach of Ultramort, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ultramort?
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.