Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park: planning guide
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is in Tuscany / Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The nearest town is Castelnovo ne'Monti — roughly 19.4 km (12 mi) out, about 32 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
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.
Full seasonal breakdown for Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Castelnovo ne'Monti | 19.4 km (12 mi) | 32 min |
| Villafranca in Lunigiana | 23.6 km (14.7 mi) | 37 min |
| Carrara | 27.4 km (17 mi) | 41 min |
| Pontremoli | 30.7 km (19.1 mi) | 45 min |
| Massa | 30.7 km (19.1 mi) | 45 min |
| Marina di Carrara | 33.5 km (20.8 mi) | 48 min |
| Borgo Val di Taro | 43.6 km (27.1 mi) | 59 min |
| Viareggio | 48.2 km (29.9 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
Where Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park sits
Official Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park sits close enough to Cinque Terre National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Val Grande National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre National Park | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
| Val Grande National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min |
Parks close by
- Cinque Terre National Park
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
- Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Elba and the Tuscan islands — Mediterranean scrub, mines history, and marine parks.
- Val Grande National Park
The wildest Alpine valley of Piedmont — deep, roadless woods near Lake Maggiore.
Common questions
Where is Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park sits in Tuscany / Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Castelnovo ne'Monti, about 19.4 km (12 mi) away — roughly 32 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.