Majella National Park: planning guide
The “Mother Mountain” of Abruzzo — hermitages, gorges, and high karst.
Majella National Park is in Abruzzo, Italy. The nearest town is Sulmona — roughly 13.9 km (8.6 mi) out, about 23 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.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sulmona | 13.9 km (8.6 mi) | 23 min |
| Pratola Peligna | 16.9 km (10.5 mi) | 28 min |
| Chieti | 28.5 km (17.7 mi) | 42 min |
| Lanciano | 29.2 km (18.2 mi) | 43 min |
| Castel di Sangro | 35.2 km (21.9 mi) | 50 min |
| Castiglione Messer Marino | 40 km (24.8 mi) | 55 min |
| Pescasseroli | 40.9 km (25.4 mi) | 56 min |
| Pescara | 41.1 km (25.5 mi) | 56 min |
Where Majella National Park sits
Official Majella National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Majella National Park
Majella National Park sits close enough to Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Circeo National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 41.2 km (25.6 mi) | 56 min |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 58.8 km (36.5 mi) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 112 km (69.6 mi) | 2 hr 6 min |
| Circeo National Park | 123 km (76.7 mi) | 2 hr 16 min |
Parks close by
- Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
The Appennine heartland of the Marsican brown bear — Italy’s oldest mountain park.
- Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Highest Apennine peaks and Campo Imperatore plateau east of Rome.
- Monti Sibillini National Park
Flowering plateaus and limestone ridges of Umbria and the Marche.
- Circeo National Park
Coastal dunes, forests, and lagoons south of Rome near Monte Circeo.
Common questions
Where is Majella National Park?
Majella National Park sits in Abruzzo, Italy. Sulmona, about 13.9 km (8.6 mi) away — roughly 23 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Majella National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.