Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park: planning guide
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park is in Tuscany / Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The nearest town is Stia — roughly 6.6 km (4.1 mi) out, about 11 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 Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Stia | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) | 11 min |
| Pratovecchio | 7.3 km (4.6 mi) | 12 min |
| Strada in Casentino | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) | 20 min |
| Castel San Niccolò | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) | 20 min |
| Ponte a Poppi | 13.2 km (8.2 mi) | 22 min |
| San Godenzo | 13.4 km (8.3 mi) | 22 min |
| Poppi | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) | 24 min |
| Soci | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) | 24 min |
Where Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park sits
Official Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Ridge country between Tuscany and Emilia — watershed forests and high pastures.
- Monti Sibillini National Park
Flowering plateaus and limestone ridges of Umbria and the Marche.
- Cinque Terre National Park
Five cliff villages and terraced vineyards on Liguria’s steep Mediterranean shore.
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Elba and the Tuscan islands — Mediterranean scrub, mines history, and marine parks.
Common questions
Where is Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park?
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park sits in Tuscany / Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and the closest town of any size is Stia — about 11 min away.
When is the best time to visit Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.