Italy
Description
Italy is a country of enormous diversity and contrast. Most famous are the Alps. Coming from the efficient neatness of Switzerland or Austria, the Italian Alps are wilder and at the same time more tranquil, like stepping back in time. The most beautiful and popular areas are Gran Paradiso, Val Grande, Stelvio and the Dolomites.
In addition there are countless national parks, all very much worth hiking through. A series of mountain ranges runs from north to south like a backbone, starting from the hills of Tuscany, to the Apennines and Abruzzo to Italy's toe, Calabria. Southern Italy, too far for many tourists, has several attractive hiking regions, like Pollino and Aspromonte.
In the Alps you can walk from hut to hut, elsewhere you can do day hikes, such is the rule in general. However some genuine long distance hiking trails are under construction. European long distance trail E10 in the Alps, which coincides with the 1000km long Grande Alpine Trail and the international Via Alpina. The second large project is the E1, which coincides with the Grand Apennine Mountains Trail and the Ligurian Mountains High Trail. If this trail is ever completed, you can start from Como passing Genova and continue all the way to Reggio di Calabria and Palermo or Siracuse on Sicily. The third large project means to join all these trails into one 6000km long Sentiero Italia. Last but not least, there is the Alta Via in the Dolomites: splendid walking.
Mountain huts abound in the Alps. Hiking can be done all summer, from June until well into October. Further south spring is the best hiking season. In April you will still get stuck in the snow up in the mountains. Autumn is supposed to be fine as well, but alas, as one hiker put it: "you wake up to the sounds of church bells and gunfire". As hunters, Italians are best avoided.
Map
Trails
- Alta Via dei GigantiGPX
- Alta Via dei Monti LiguriGPX
- Alta Via Della Valle d'Aosta No 1
- Alta Via Della Valle d'Aosta No 2
- Alta Via Dolomiti 1GPX
- Alta Via Dolomiti 10
- Alta Via Dolomiti 2GPX
- Alta Via Dolomiti 3GPX
- Alta Via Dolomiti 4GPX
- Alta Via Dolomiti 5
- Alta Via Dolomiti 6GPX
- Alta Via Dolomiti 7
- Alta Via Dolomiti 8
- Alta Via Dolomiti 9
- Bassa Via del GardaGPX
- Cinque Terre
- E1GPX
- E10GPX
- E12GPX
- E5GPX
- E7GPX
- Florence - Siena
- GoethewegGPX
- GR58 - Tour du QueyrasGPX
- Grande Escursione AppenninicaGPX
- Grande Traversata del Gran Paradiso
- Grande Traversata delle AlpiGPX
- Meraner HöhenwegGPX
- Pfunderer HöhenwegGPX
- Santiago de Compostela Pilgrims WayGPX
- Südalpenweg - 3GPX
- SeealpentourGPX
- Sentiero della PaceGPX
- Sentiero ItaliaGPX
- Sentiero Roma
- Tiroler Höhenweg
- TMB - Tour du Mont BlancGPX
- Tour des CombinsGPX
- Tour des Grands Barrages
- Tour du MatterhornGPX
- Tour Monte RosaGPX
- Traumpfad München-VenedigGPX
- Via AlpinaGPX
- Via FrancigenaGPX
- Via SacraGPX
- Via SbrinzGPX
- Via SplugaGPX
- Via ValtellinaGPX
Regions
- Abruzzi
- Adamello
- Aeolian Islands
- Alpi Biellesi e Cusiane
- Alpi di Livigno
- Alpi Liguri
- Alpi Marittime
- Alpi Oróbie e Bergamasche
- Alpi Sarentini
- Alpi Vicentine
- Alps
- Amalfi Coast
- Appennini
- Apulia
- Ötztal
- Bernina
- Brenta
- Calabria
- Cilento
- Defereggengebirge
- Dolomiti
- Dolomiti di Fiemme
- Elba
- Friuli
- Garda
- Gran Paradiso
- Grand Combin
- Julische Alpen
- Karawanken
- Karnischer Alpen
- Lago di Como
- Lago Maggiore
- Liguria
- Lombardia
- Matterhorn
- Moncenisio
- Monginevro
- Mont Blanc
- Monte Leone
- Monte Rosa
- Monti Sibillini
- Monviso
- Nonstaler Alpen
- Ortler
- Paganella
- Platta Gruppe
- Presanella
- Rieserfernergruppe
- Sardinia
- Südtirol
- Sesvenna Gruppe
- Sicilia
- Sobretta
- Stelvio
- Stubai
- Texelgruppe
- Tirol
- Toscana
- Trentino
- Umbria
- Val d'Aosta
- Val Grande
- Val Venosta
- Valle d'Aosta
- Veneto
- Vinschgau
- Zillertal
Mountains
Links
Facts
Reports
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
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United Kingdom
- Grove
- An unnamed narrator, recently bereaved, travels to Olevano, a small village southeast of Rome. It is winter, and from her temporary residence on a hill between village and cemetery, she embarks on walks and outings, exploring the banal and the sublime with equal dedication and intensity. She recalls her travels in 1970s Italy, which she often... Read more
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United Kingdom
2018
- Italian Sunflower Landscape Guide
- This new 3rd edition of Italian Lakes has been carefully revised just a few months prior to publication. The topo maps now show waypoints, and free downloadable GPS tracks are available for all the walks. Colour coding on the Contents page enables you to see at a glance the grading of various walks. These great expanses of water, bound to the... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Walking in Italy
- Walking in Italy is a unique guide written for those who want to experience the delights of Italy’s finest towns cities and landscapes. The best way to appreciate Italy is undoubtedly on foot, whether you are visiting a city for the first time or venturing out into the Italian countryside. You don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy a... Read more
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United Kingdom
2015
- Italian Lakes Walking: Garda, Maggiore, Como and Iseo
- This guidebook describes 50 walks around Lakes Como, Iseo, Garda and Maggiore in Northern Italy. The picturesque routes are accessible by public transport from popular centres including Bellagio, Riva, Stresa and Cannero, and range from 2 to 14km in length. There are gentle lakeside strolls, and numerous ridge routes and traverses as well as... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Touring the Italian Front 1917-1919
- The guide describes the ground and operations covered by the British, French and US Expeditionary Forces deployed from France to the area north of Venice between November 1917 and Spring 1919. These forces supported the Italians after their disastrous defeat at Caporetto and helped stem the Austrian and German onslaught. This is the first guide... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Cortina d`Ampezzo Kompass 55
- Map No. 55, Cortina d`Ampezzo - with a panorama map on the reverse, from Kompass, printed on sturdy, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper in their series of walking maps of selected areas of Italy at 1:50,000, with hiking routes on a topographic base, various types of accommodation, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc.... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Pale di San Martino - Primiero San Martino di Castrozza - Paneveggio - Valle del Vanoi Kompass 622
- Pale di S.Martino - Fiera di Primiero - Panaveggio - Valle del Vanoi area at 1:25,000 on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Kompass in their series of detailed maps of the Dolomites.CARTOGRAPHY: Kompass maps of the Dolomites at 1:25,000 have contours at 25-m intervals. An overprint shows local and long-distance footpaths,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Bolzano and Environs Kompass 54
- Map No. 54, Bolzano and Environs, from Kompass, printed on waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper in a series of walking maps of selected areas of Italy at 1:50,000, with hiking routes on a topographic base, various types of accommodation, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Kompass are Europe’s largest publishers of... Read more
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United Kingdom
2021
- Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Italy
- Lonely Planet`s Best Day Walks Italy is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs outside the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Dolomites, explore the Italian Lakes, and stroll Sardinia`s coast. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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United Kingdom
2015
- The Way of St Francis
- Via di Francesco: From Florence to Assisi and Rome Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Netherlands
2019
- Wandelgids - Pelgrimsroute The Way of St Francis - Via Francigena | Cicerone
- Guidebook to walking the Way of St Francis, Via di Francesco. 550km pilgrimage from Florence, through Assisi to Rome through Central Italy visiting key sites from the saint's life. Described in 28 stages, the guide to the month-long route includes detailed maps, profiles and information about all the shrines, churches and towns along the way. Read more
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United Kingdom
2018
- Florence Walks
- Explore Florence on foot with these wonderful and insightful routes. Plan your time with the unique bird`s-eye view illustrations that capture the spirit of this amazing city. Following these walks is like being shown around the city by an exceptionally knowledgeable friend. They`re fun and they`ll help you fit it all together. And you`ll... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Netherlands
- Reisgids The Marche and San Marino | Blue Guides
- Een zeer gedegen reisgids over dit gebied, speciaal gericht op kunst en cultuur. Diepgaande informatie over dit specifieke onderwerp. Een van de beste reisgidsen die er bestaan! New edition of this comprehensive, readable, reliable and affectionate guide. The only full-length English-language guide to focus on this area of eastern Italy. Most... Read more
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Netherlands
2016
- time to momo - Rome
- Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Rome-gids! Jij gaat Rome ontdekken! Rome is volgens de legende gesticht in 753. v.Chr. Toch is de stad na bijna 2800 jaar nog altijd actueel. Antieke theaters veranderen in restaurants, arbeiderswijken worden hippe yuppenbuurten. Het Colosseum, het Forum Romanum, het Vaticaan en de Spaanse Trappen: het... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
2016
- time to momo - Rome
- Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Rome-gids! Jij gaat Rome ontdekken! Rome is volgens de legende gesticht in 753. v.Chr. Toch is de stad na bijna 2800 jaar nog altijd actueel. Antieke theaters veranderen in restaurants, arbeiderswijken worden hippe yuppenbuurten. Het Colosseum, het Forum Romanum, het Vaticaan en de Spaanse Trappen: het... Read more
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Netherlands
2010
- WF5730 Dolomiten, Sextener Hochpustetal Kompass
- De Kompass wandelgids + kaart geeft een overzicht van alle wandelroutes in het gebied met nauwkeurige routeaanwijzingen en hoogteaanduidingen, De extra grote kaart, schaal 1:35 000, is ideaal om van te voren uw route uit te stippelen en om onderweg te gebruiken • naast de bekende bestemmingen, worden ook de minder bekende vermeld • openbaar... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Belgium
2010
- WF5730 Dolomiten, Sextener Hochpustetal Kompass
- De Kompass wandelgids + kaart geeft een overzicht van alle wandelroutes in het gebied met nauwkeurige routeaanwijzingen en hoogteaanduidingen, De extra grote kaart, schaal 1:35 000, is ideaal om van te voren uw route uit te stippelen en om onderweg te gebruiken • naast de bekende bestemmingen, worden ook de minder bekende vermeld • openbaar... Read more
Maps
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United Kingdom
- Levico - Altopiani di Folgaria Lavarone e Luserna Tabacco 057
- Levico - Altopiani di Folgaria Lavarone e Luserna area in a series of Tabacco maps at 1:25,000 covering the Dolomites and the mountains of north-eastern Italy - Stanfords’ most popular coverage for this region, with excellent cartography and extensive overprint for hiking routes and other recreational activities, local bus stops, etc.... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Val de Peio - Val di Rabbi - Val di Sole Tabacco 048
- Val de Peio - Val di Rabbi - Val di Sole area in a series of Tabacco maps at 1:25,000 covering the Dolomites and the mountains of north-eastern Italy - Stanfords’ most popular coverage for this region, with excellent cartography and extensive overprint for hiking routes and other recreational activities, local bus stops, etc. Additional... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Siena - Volterra - Massa Marittima - Roccastrada Kompass 2462
- Siena - Volterra - Massa Marittima - Rocca Strada map at 1:50,000 from Kompass, printed on durable, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. Coverage includes Colle di Va d’Elsa, Casole d’Elsa, Metallifere hills, etc. Contours are at 40m intervals, with a 2-km UTM grid. Extensive overprint includes GEA - Grande Escursione Appenninica,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Cinque Terre - Golfo del Tigullio: La Spezia - Sestri Levante - Rapallo - Genoa 50K IGC Map No. 23
- Cinque Terre - Golfo del Tigullio area of the Italian Riviera from genoa to la Spezia including Sestri Levante and Rapallo in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Costa degli Dei - Tropea - Vibo Valentia Global Map Tourist Map
- The Horn of Calabria: Costa degli Dei - Tropea - Vibo Valentia at 1:50,000 on a detailed contoured map from LAC in their GlobalMap imprint, highlighting the area’s numerous beaches, campsites, and other places of interest.Topography is shown by relief shading with colouring for woodlands and names of many geographical features. Road network... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Val Divedro - Alpe Veglia - Bugliaga - Monte Cistella SUPERCEDED
- 1:25,000 hiking map to Val Divedro, centred on Iselle and including Crodo.Published in association with the CAI, the Italian Alpine Club, who are responsible for the trails. Trails are marked on the map. The key information and more detailed information on the rear of the sheet are in Italian, German and English. Printed on waterproof,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Interlaken - Grindelwald - Lauterbrunnen - Wengen - Brienz Swisstopo SKI 254S
- Detailed ski map at 1:50,000 from Swisstopo, the country’s national survey organization, showing routes for skiing and/or snowboarding, access by public transport, recommended itineraries, lists of mountain huts, etc. The series uses the cartography of Switzerland’s topographic survey, with additional colouring to show slopes steeper than 30°.... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Pescara
- Pescara on an indexed street plan at 1:9,000 from Litografia Artistica Cartografica in their Globalmap imprint. 38 monuments including historic buildings and churches, cultural or educational institutions, and important municipal buildings or facilities are numbered and listed next to the plan. On the reverse two large, separately indexed plans... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Val Gardena / Groden - Alpe di Siusi / Seiseralm Tabacco 05
- Val Gardena/Gröden - Alpe di Siusi/Seiseralm area in a series of Tabacco maps at 1:25,000 covering the Dolomites and the mountains of north-eastern Italy - Stanfords’ most popular coverage for this region, with excellent cartography and extensive overprint for hiking routes and other recreational activities, local bus stops, etc. Additional... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Valsesia - Val Mastallone - Boccioleto - Rossa - Varallo Geo4Map 3
- 1:25,000 hiking map to the north east of Valsesia centred on Fobello including Rimella, Varallo, Rossa and Boccioleto.Published in association with the CAI, the Italian Alpine Club, who are responsible for the trails. Trails are marked on the map. The key information and more detailed information on the rear of the sheet are in Italian, German... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Valle di Bognanco - NP Alpe Veglia Geo4Map 8
- 1:25,000 hiking map to the Valle di Bognanco including Iselle, Crevoladossola, Domodossola, Villadossola and Antronapiana. Published in association with the CAI, the Italian Alpine Club, who are responsible for the trails. Trails are marked on the map. The key information and more detailed information on the rear of the sheet are in Italian,... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Italy Road Atlas OUT OF PRINT
- Italy Road Atlas from Insight, indexed and to a scale of 1:300,000 features, in addition to the main country wide road mapping, 24 city street plans to a scale of 1:15,000, overview maps of the surrounding area at a scale of 1:100,000, and a general European route planning map at a scale of 1:4,000,000.Distance indicators and motorway junction... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Parco delle Madonie
- Parco delle Madonie on the north coast of Sicily just south of Cefalù on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50,000 from LAC in their Globalmap imprint. An overprint highlights hiking trails, including the local section of Sentiero Italia, and indicates more strenuous sections.Topography of this interesting area is very well presented by... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Valle Antigorio Swisstopo SKI 275S
- Detailed ski map at 1:50,000 from Swisstopo, the country’s national survey organization, showing routes for skiing and/or snowboarding, access by public transport, recommended itineraries, lists of mountain huts, etc. The series uses the cartography of Switzerland’s topographic survey, with additional colouring to show slopes steeper than 30°.... Read more
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United Kingdom
- Marsala Global Map Street Plan
- Marsala on an indexed street plan at 1:6,000 from Litografia Artistica Cartografica in their Global Map edition. 34 monuments including historic buildings and churches, cultural or educational institutions, and important municipal buildings or facilities are numbered and listed next to the plan. An inset covers Isola di San Pantaleo (Mozia)... Read more