Trekking in Italy

The best trekking routes in Italy From the Alps to the Apennines, along glaciers, volcanoes or dizzying paths on the sea, on the traces of ancient historical paths, immersed in the Mediterranean scrub or in the shade of hilly woods, Italy is the perfect destination for those who love trekking and are looking for a memorable experience. Here we have selected some of the most evocative routes, different in type, difficulty and travel times, to please everyone, experts and beginners.

A new ‘slow tourism’ initiative is promoting 70 trails from Sicily to Friuli. We pick some of the most beautiful (I Walk in Italy) .

Best trails in Italy. Ready to check out the best trails in Italy? AllTrails has 8,040 great hiking trails, mountain biking trails, trail running trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Ready for some activity? There are 4,505 moderate trails in Italy ranging from 1 to 799.7 km and from 0 to 3,718 meters above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!

While Italy's natural wonders are well documented, it isn't until you strike out into the wild mountains and trek along its vertiginous coastlines that you realise how bella this country really is.

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