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Walking and Trekking Holidays in Italy

With its unparalleled mix of wonderful landscapes, rich cultural history, delicious food and fabulous wine, Italy is one of our most popular destinations.

Walkers and trekkers are spoilt for choice, with any number of beautiful regions to discover. From the snow-capped peaks of the high Alps in the north, to the lava-strewn slopes of Mount Etna in the south, there are countless opportunities for walking and trekking holidays in Italy.

	Discovering the Dolomites The Italian Alps are every bit as magnificent as their French, Swiss and Austrian counterparts, with year-round snow and impressive glaciers running off their flanks. Italy’s most famous Alpine region, the Dolomites, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. Our centre-based walking holiday takes us into the heart of the region, hiking in the shadow of near-vertical, silver coloured cliffs and spires - arguably the most dramatic string of mountain peaks in Europe. Hiking in the Dolomites (DW)
	Trails of Northern Tuscany One of Italy’s finest regions for walking is Tuscany; its open landscapes, gently undulating hills, Renaissance cities and impossibly beautiful medieval hill-top villages are famous the world over. In the less-visited hills of northern Tuscany lies a hidden gem, the Garfagnana Valley, whose green meadows, forested hills and undiscovered villages offer some of the best hiking in the region. From here you can walk up onto the high ridges and peaks of the Apennines and the Alpi Apuane, to enjoy breathtaking views across the patchwork of fields and forest below. Trails of Hidden Tuscany (TTY)
	Hiking in Chianti Country In southern Tuscany you can enjoy beautiful walks from our family-owned villa. Set foot through the classic rolling hills and vineyards of the Chianti region, along cypress lined avenues with centuries-old farmsteads and villages perched on the surrounding hills. Here you can hike between medieval towns such as San Gimignano and Greve in Chianti, as well as visit the nearby cities of Florence and Siena. Centre-based Week in Tuscany (LTY)
	‘Walk of the Gods’ - the Amalfi Coast On Italy’s celebrated Amalfi Coast, just south of Naples and the looming presence of Mount Vesuvius, you can walk through some of the most sublime coastal landscapes anywhere in the Mediterranean. With its near vertical cliffs, neatly terraced slopes, and picturesque villages impossibly located on the ridges and folds of the hills, the Amalfi Coast is superb for hiking. You can explore a network of ancient paths and stairways criss-crossing this landscape from village to village, through vineyards, lemon orchards and chestnut groves. The highlight for many is the renowned ‘Path of the Gods’, an exhilarating trail with sweeping views across the Bay of Naples to the islands of Capri and Ischia. Amalfi Coast Walking (NAW)
	Trekking in Sicily On the island of Sicily and its neighbouring Aeolian Islands, the focus for most walkers and trekkers are the volcanoes. But there is so much else to enjoy too, including the rich history, food and wine, the traditional and largely unspoilt towns and villages and the Sicilian people themselves: warm, outgoing and welcoming. You can hike up Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano at 3300 metres, following little-known trails to avoid the sightseeing crowds. You can also climb Vulcano, with its beautiful views across the Tyrrhenian Sea, and Stromboli - one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Stromboli is one of the very few places on earth where you can see almost guaranteed live eruptions; to sit at night and watch red-hot rocks sporadically being shot into the air is a truly awe-inspiring sight. Sicily Trekking Holiday (SV)
	Secret Trails of Sardinia The island of Sardinia is an untouched gem for trekkers. With its dramatic mountainous interior, traditional villages, fascinating history and wonderful, white sand beaches there is plenty of variety and interest for hikers. Few have so far discovered the network of inland and coastal trails, so you can expect to have these inspiring views virtually to yourself. We hike to the summit of Mount Corrasi, the island’s highest peak, from where on a clear day you can see almost the whole island of Sardinia. We also trek along the rugged eastern shoreline, much of it inaccessible except on foot and by boat, where ochre cliffs, silvery sand and turquoise waters make for some of the most beautiful coastal walking in the Mediterranean. Sardinia Walking Tour (SAW)