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Exploring the Aosta Valley means immersing oneself in a setting of unspoiled beauty, rich in charm and history. Here, in one of the jewels of the Alps massif, is the Cammino Balteo, a medium- and low-altitude hiking route that unravels among enchanting villages, silent vineyards, majestic castles and breathtaking views. The Balteo Trail is not just...

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“The Ducati trail?” My husband was suddenly excited. “Do we get to ride motorbikes?” I had to explain that the “Ducati” in Sentiero dei Ducati, a new hiking route being promoted by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, refers not to the high-performance bikes made nearby, but to the medieval duchies that once ruled north and central Italy. And far from ea...

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Italy's joint Capitals of Culture for 2023 are Bergamo and Brescia, earning this honor for their robust cultural offerings. Yet travelers who want to put a more outdoorsy spin on their visit to these marvelous cities can enjoy a brand-new hiking trail that connects the two. Along the way, trekkers will pass by two Unesco World Heritage sites, 34 co...

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Some hikes offer such beautiful views as to leave you breathless: this is the case of the hike on Monte San Primo. Here’s what you need to know The Monte San Primo with its one thousand six hundred and eighty-two meters of height is one of the peaks of the Larian Triangle among the most popular because of its panorama. Where is Monte San Primo? We...

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Is the journey the destination, as they say — or is the best destination really just a good meal? If you’re more for the latter, the rifugio-hopping tradition of mountain-goers in Trentino-Alto Adige is the life for you. If a tree falls in the Dolomites and no one is around to hear it, it might still make a sound. But if one takes a hike without a...

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Northern Italy is teeming with historic, art-filled cities vying for travellers’ attention. Most visitors will head to Venice, Milan or Turin, but this year two often overlooked destinations should be on your radar. Bergamo and Brescia, both in the region of Lombardy, are sharing the accolade of the country’s Capital of Culture for 2023. These two...

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From the cliff-hanging trails of Amalfi to the colossal granite spires of the Dolomites, volcano climbs in Sicily to hikes deep into the heart of the flower-freckled Apennines, Italy is a boot made for walking.  Here are eight of the best hikes in Italy, with top tips on how to tackle them. What you need to know about hiking in ItalyThe best season...

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Autumn is the ideal month to make excursions to discover the beauty of Italy along ancient paths such as the way of the gods that connects the cities of Bologna and Florence and like many others throughout the peninsula. This suggestive path winds through the‘Appennino , and unites these two important Italian realities. Here you can find out in det...

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Fairy-tale landscapes dominated by the silent whiteness of nature certainly need no introduction. The finest Hollywood movies have accustomed us to the glamour of the ski week on our snowy peaks.  If you don't ski, however, what to do in the mountains during winter? In this article, we take you through the most beautiful activities and sports that...

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Italy is a land rich in historical sites, mystical places and religious testimonies that can be discovered by taking a hiking tour. What are the Paths of Italy more suggestive? The Italian regions are unique in every respect: history, culture, religious influences, climate, flora, fauna, gastronomy and so on. I Paths of Italy are nothing more than...

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