Monti Sibillini National Park: planning guide
Flowering plateaus and limestone ridges of Umbria and the Marche.
Monti Sibillini National Park is in Marche / Umbria, Italy. The nearest town is Norcia — roughly 17.4 km (10.8 mi) out, about 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norcia | 17.4 km (10.8 mi) | 29 min |
| Foligno | 45 km (27.9 mi) | 1 hr |
| Gualdo Tadino | 53 km (32.9 mi) | 1 hr 9 min |
| Terni | 62.1 km (38.6 mi) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Todi | 69.6 km (43.3 mi) | 1 hr 27 min |
| Perugia | 73.9 km (45.9 mi) | 1 hr 31 min |
| Gubbio | 74.3 km (46.2 mi) | 1 hr 32 min |
| Orvieto | 94.9 km (59 mi) | 1 hr 51 min |
Where Monti Sibillini National Park sits
Official Monti Sibillini National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Monti Sibillini National Park
Monti Sibillini National Park sits close enough to Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Majella National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 54.5 km (33.9 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Majella National Park | 112 km (69.6 mi) | 2 hr 6 min |
| Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park | 133 km (82.9 mi) | 2 hr 25 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Parks close by
- Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
Highest Apennine peaks and Campo Imperatore plateau east of Rome.
- 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.
- Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park
UNESCO ancient beeches between Tuscany and Emilia, with Camaldoli monasteries.
Common questions
Where is Monti Sibillini National Park?
Monti Sibillini National Park sits in Marche / Umbria, Italy. Norcia, about 17.4 km (10.8 mi) away — roughly 29 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Monti Sibillini National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.