We all know the Lake District in Italy is made up of top tier destinations, like Lake Como and Lake Garda. What you may not know is the complex network of hiking trails in Lombardy and around the lakes. Take a week to explore the terrain from Maggiore to Milan that includes gorgeous gardens and historic gems. Build on your trek by including a cruise or canyoning jaunt to make the most of your experience.

Island of Sardinia!

If you haven’t heard of Salvaggio Blu, then you are in for a hiking treat! This legendary trek is a week-long journey (generally) through impressive and challenging terrain from Baunei to Cala Gonone. The demands of hike are more than worth the reward - cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean, untouched forests, and unbelievable wildlife like wild horses and deer. Some programs supplement the hike with sailing and climbing. This island is magical and one of the best ways to see Italy.

Cinque Terre!

This chain of five towns along the Italian coast are a UNESCO World Heritage Site within Cinque Terre National Park,. Its remote access adds to the charm, leaving lush hillsides peering over the stunning Mediterranean relatively undisturbed for a truly unique hiking opportunity. Trek from village to village along Italy’s west coast through the immaculate vineyard terraces for a life-changing experience that will undoubtedly change your life!

Cinque Terre!

Immaculate Lakes!

Island of Sardinia!

Cinque Terre!

Immaculate Lakes!

Island of Sardinia!

Cinque Terre!

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Italy is arguably the best place to discover the perfect hike. The scenery in each region is as spectacular as it is unique, from Alpine meadow treks and vast vineyard tours to Mediterranean cliff views and historic village immersions. There are programs for every tourist and hiker of all levels. For more challenging hikes, a good level of fitness is required, along with the mental fortitude to complete a sustained excursion. With famous cities like Rome, Venice, and Milan located all across the country, coupled with the extensive coastline and Mediterranean islands, a trek through Italy is worth its weight in gold.

Good to Know

What’s the weather like?

The diverse geology and land formations of Italy translate to a wide range of weather. The climate is generally comfortable, though high-altitude trips will be cooler and malleable. It is a bit stormy from Spring to Autumn in the northern areas, while the south is known to offer ideal Mediterranean conditions.

Language

Italian

Currency

Euro

How long should I stay?

Italy takes advantage of an array of terrain and landscapes, so you can spend a season losing yourself from island to mountain to coast and back again. Choose a program that features what you love and delve into the possibilities that an extended Italian vacation offers. A month or more in this Mediterranean paradise goes by pretty quick...

Country Code

+39

Best time to visit

The summer is the most accommodating season, with a comfortable climate from Spring to Autumn. It can be fairly crowded in the peak summer months, so bookending a trip in April, May, September, and October may be right for you.

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Hiking trips – Italy

From Mediterranean panoramas to some of the most indomitable peaks in the Alps, Italy is a delectable destination for every type of trekker!

Feel the history in your hands on the Dolomites, peer out into the pure blue waters from Sardinian cliffs, and earn a glass of homegrown wine after a long day’s hike. No country provides such a beautifully diverse and manageable terrain like Italy.

Top Hiking Trips in Italy

Selvaggio Blu hike in Sardinia, 8 days

Hut-to-hut trek and culinary tour in the Primiero, from San Martino di Castrozza (4 days)

Pale di San Martino, Dolomites, 4 Day Guided Hike

Guided trekking week in Sardinia, Italy

Day hikes from Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites

3-Day Trek Along the Miniere nel Blu in Sardinia

Trekking the Selvaggio Blu in Sardinia (7 days)

Selvaggio Blu, 7-day trek by the sea in Sardinia, Italy

8-day Selvaggio Blu trekking and sailing trip in Sardinia

7-day hike around Monte Rosa

Hiking through the east coast of Sardinia

1-week Gran Paradiso guided trek

Trek to the Mount Etna summit craters via the north side from Piano Provenzana

Summit the south side of Mount Etna on a trek from Philosopher’s Tower

South to north traverse of Mount Etna and the summit craters in Sicily

Trekking to the Mount Etna lava tubes in Sicily: Grotta dei Lamponi & Grotta del Gelo

Trek to the "Grotta di Serracozzo" cave on Mount Etna from Rifugio Citelli (Half-day)

The "Secret Mountain Trek", 5-day Adventure in Supramonte wilderness in Sardinia

Pale di San Martino 3-day trek, Dolomites

6 days hiking in the Sicilian Volcanoes

Gran Paradiso National Park 7-day hiking traverse

5-day Hiking tour in the Maira Valley: Rocca la Meja, Castello-Provenzale Group

6-day Trentino trek around Lake Garda with a local guide

Day hike to the summit of Monte Altissimo with lunch break at Rifugio Altissimo Damiano Chiesa, near Lake Garda

Trekking to Cima Parì and Rifugio Nino Pernici in Val di Ledro, near Lake Garda

Trekking from Tenno to Lago di Tenno and the Rifugio San Pietro, Day trip near Lake Garda

Trek to Monte Stivo (2,050m) and Rifugio "Marchetti" for panoramic views of Lake Garda

Easy trek in Arco's Caproni Forest, near Lake Garda (Half-day)

Half-day Trek from Nago to Monte Corno, near Lake Garda

Half-day Trek from Tenno to Canale di Tenno and Lago di Tenno, near Lake Garda

1-day Hiking in the mountains around Lake Garda, Italy

Easy trek along the old Ponale Road overlooking Lake Garda (Half-day)

3-day hut-to-hut hiking and via ferrata in the Brenta-Dolomites

Half-day Trek from Arco to Monte Colodri & Monte Colt, near Lake Garda

Trekking to the panoramic Punta Larici above Lake Garda (Half-day)

Half-day Trek along the historical Peace Trail from Nago, Lake Garda

Day hike to the summit of Libro Aperto in Tuscany from Abetone, Italy

Day hike to Scaffaiolo Lake from the medieval village of Cutigliano, Italy

Monte Conero, 1-day Traverse from Fonte d’Olio (North to south)

Marmarole mountains 4-day guided trek

Discovering Ossola Valley, from Veglia to Formazza

Day hike in the "Little Dolomites" (Piccole Dolomiti) with a tibetan bridge crossing, Sengio Alto

Tour of Monviso, around the "Stone King"

Lanzo Valleys hut to hut guided tour

Hike and tasting at sunset at Lake Garda

3-day Hut-to-hut trek around Monviso (3,841m) from Pian del Re

Hike in Mount Pizzocolo, Lake Garda

Trekking to the craters at the summit of the Stromboli volcano in Sicily

6-day Guided trekking and culinary tour in Tuscany, from Pisa

Etna and Stromboli volcanoes guided ascent 4-day, Sicily, Italy

Selvaggio Blu, 1-week Hiking tour in Sardinia

Pale di San Martino 3-day trek, Dolomites

6 days hiking in the Sicilian Volcanoes

Gran Paradiso National Park 7-day hiking traverse

5-day Hiking tour in the Maira Valley: Rocca la Meja, Castello-Provenzale Group

6-day Trentino trek around Lake Garda with a local guide

Day hike to the summit of Monte Altissimo with lunch break at Rifugio Altissimo Damiano Chiesa, near Lake Garda

Trekking to Cima Parì and Rifugio Nino Pernici in Val di Ledro, near Lake Garda

Trekking from Tenno to Lago di Tenno and the Rifugio San Pietro, Day trip near Lake Garda

Trek to Monte Stivo (2,050m) and Rifugio "Marchetti" for panoramic views of Lake Garda

Easy trek in Arco's Caproni Forest, near Lake Garda (Half-day)

Half-day Trek from Nago to Monte Corno, near Lake Garda

Half-day Trek from Tenno to Canale di Tenno and Lago di Tenno, near Lake Garda

1-day Hiking in the mountains around Lake Garda, Italy

Easy trek along the old Ponale Road overlooking Lake Garda (Half-day)

3-day hut-to-hut hiking and via ferrata in the Brenta-Dolomites

Half-day Trek from Arco to Monte Colodri & Monte Colt, near Lake Garda

Trekking to the panoramic Punta Larici above Lake Garda (Half-day)

Half-day Trek along the historical Peace Trail from Nago, Lake Garda

Day hike to the summit of Libro Aperto in Tuscany from Abetone, Italy

Day hike to Scaffaiolo Lake from the medieval village of Cutigliano, Italy

Monte Conero, 1-day Traverse from Fonte d’Olio (North to south)

Marmarole mountains 4-day guided trek

Discovering Ossola Valley, from Veglia to Formazza

Day hike in the "Little Dolomites" (Piccole Dolomiti) with a tibetan bridge crossing, Sengio Alto

Tour of Monviso, around the "Stone King"