Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park: planning guide
Highest Apennine peaks and Campo Imperatore plateau east of Rome.
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is in Abruzzo / Lazio / Marche, Italy. The nearest town is L'Aquila — roughly 19.3 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 Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| L'Aquila | 19.3 km (12 mi) | 32 min |
| Teramo | 23.7 km (14.8 mi) | 37 min |
| Amatrice | 28.5 km (17.7 mi) | 42 min |
| Corvaro | 38.7 km (24 mi) | 53 min |
| Borgorose | 41.6 km (25.9 mi) | 56 min |
| Giulianova | 45.3 km (28.1 mi) | 1 hr |
| Montesilvano | 47.4 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Pratola Peligna | 48.5 km (30.1 mi) | 1 hr 4 min |
Where Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park sits
Official Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park sits close enough to Monti Sibillini National Park, Majella National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and Circeo National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Majella National Park | 58.8 km (36.5 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 79.7 km (49.5 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
| Circeo National Park | 137 km (85.1 mi) | 2 hr 28 min |
Parks close by
- Monti Sibillini National Park
Flowering plateaus and limestone ridges of Umbria and the Marche.
- Majella National Park
The “Mother Mountain” of Abruzzo — hermitages, gorges, and high karst.
- Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The Appennine heartland of the Marsican brown bear — Italy’s oldest mountain park.
- Circeo National Park
Coastal dunes, forests, and lagoons south of Rome near Monte Circeo.
Common questions
Where is Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park?
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park sits in Abruzzo / Lazio / Marche, Italy. L'Aquila, about 19.3 km (12 mi) away — roughly 32 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.