Hiking Italy
Explore the Amazing Sights on Your Own Two Feet

Hiking Italy

Hiking Italy is a great option to see the sights of this beautiful country on your own two feet. If you love this type of activity, you will find a wide variety of tours available throughout Italy. From the city sights to the rolling countryside, Italian hiking tours are abound. Moreover - even if you’re not an expert hiker, don’t despair, as there are many hiking tours for beginners and lots for those that are more experienced. The best Italy hiking times are late spring or early fall, when the weather is pleasant without the scorching heat. So lace up your sneakers and let’s explore the best hiking that Italy has to offer. 

If your destination is Northern Italy, you can enjoy many different hiking Italy tours through the mountains. The Dolomites are a mountain range in northeastern Italy. This area has breathtaking views of mountains that touch the clouds, picturesque lakes, and natural forests. The most visited and famed hiking trail in the area is Alta Via which is a ninety-three-mile high-level trail that covers some of the most magnificent landscapes in the entire region. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a wonder to behold.  Another popular trail in the area is the Tre Cime di Laverdo. It is situated in the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti di Sesto. 

If Tuscany is on your wish list for a Italy hiking, you can walk through historic Florence and then take a hike in vineyards and olive groves. The Renaissance Ring Trail loops around Florence. If you are a wine lover, take the Chianti Trail which has medieval villages combined with vineyards. The hiking trails of Val d’Orcia take you to the hills, villages, and woods of Crete Senesi.

If you are traveling south, there are Italy hiking tours that run on Southern volcano routes from Naples to Sicily. On this tour, you will see the volcanic peaks of Etna, Stromboli, and famed marvel - Vesuvius. Another, more island hiking tour that is more remote than Sicily is Stromboli. It is part of the Aeolian Islands, and here you can trek up to the crater. This Italy hiking tour is not always available due to the volcano still being active so plan ahead if you want to undertake this hiking tour. However, if you do, you won’t be disappointed. Stunning views can be seen from here so don’t forget to pack your camera.

Hiking Italy is a fun, exciting and aerobic activity and a great way to see the sights that this beautiful country has to offer. Whichever area you are visiting, you are bound to have an enjoyable experience that you can write home about.

If you love to travel by train, there are many options throughout the country to get you to where you want to hike. You will find central train stations in most major cities and getting to where you want to go is easy, quick and enjoyable. There are many different routes and types of trains to choose from. Do your homework and pick the best train and time that will get you to your hiking tour. Refer to the Italy train map for an overall glimpse of the country's railway system.

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