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Italian Alps Hiking Tours

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Italian Alps hiking tours promise unforgettable experiences amidst breathtaking mountain landscapes. From the majestic Dolomites to the scenic trails of the Gran Paradiso National Park, embarking on a trekking adventure in the Italian Alps guarantees an immersive journey that blends nature and culture seamlessly.

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Open details for Dolomites Hiking in Val Badia in 5 Days
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Dolomites

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Dolomites Hiking in Val Badia in 5 Days

This self-guided hiking tour in the Dolomites is perfect for people without time for a longer break. This 5-day hiking tour lets you explore the region around Val Badia, and the stunning Italian Dolomites.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Oct
5 days from $595USDDetails
Open details for 4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc

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4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning 11-day trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding 11-days is a challenge, so this 4-day trek takes you on the western half of the route.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
4 days from $825USDDetails
Open details for Hiking in the Heart of South Tyrol
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Dolomites

Moderate

Hiking in the Heart of South Tyrol

This leisurely hiking adventure explores the beautiful South Tyrol region over a self-guided week. The Hiking in the Heart of South Tyrol walking tour will take you from the charming mountain towns all the way south into beautiful wine country.

Walking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
6 days from $875USDDetails
Open details for Gran Paradiso Loop
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Italian Alps

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Gran Paradiso Loop

The 8-Day self-guided Gran Paradiso Loop will introduce you to the might and majesty of the Italian alps as you venture deep into the Aoasta Valley and discover the wonders of Gran Paradiso National Park. From one rustic mountain hut to another, you’ll explore the park’s breathtaking alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes, and towering peaks.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $925USDDetails
Open details for Dolomites Walking in Val di Fassa & Val Gardena
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Dolomites

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Dolomites Walking in Val di Fassa & Val Gardena

Explore the Italian Dolomites on this wonderful self-guided walking tour. The Italian Dolomites are stunning, with sweeping valleys, charming mountain villages, and peaceful meadows, all nestled into the Dolomites, collide to form a quiet hush, brimming with tranquility.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $950USDDetails
Open details for Dolomites Hiking in Val Badia
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Dolomites

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Dolomites Hiking in Val Badia

Hiking in the Dolomites is spectacular, and this 8-day, self-guided hiking tour allows you to be based in the town of La Valle, enjoying the comforts of a hotel, while hiking in the Italian Dolomites by day. Even better, escape for one night to a remote mountain Rifugio deep in the Dolomites. Enjoy sunset and sunrise from this remote mountain hut in the mountains.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Oct
8 days from $950USDDetails
Open details for South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Pasture Tour
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Dolomites

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South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Pasture Tour

What more could you want: romantic villages, views of historic castles and palaces and a landscape bordered by flowering vines and fragrant apple trees. The icing on the cake is that you can also enjoy excellent South Tyrolean culinary specialities with fine wines. Stroll through the winding alleyways and taste the city air on the light-flooded high plateau of Mölten. This is South Tyrol, as you always wanted to experience it.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
7 days from $975USDDetails
Open details for Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking
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Dolomites

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Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking

The Chestnut Route is a wonderful hiking tour in the Italian Dolomites. You will journey up the Eisack Valley, marveling at the undulations painting the landscape, while the towering Dolomites and the magnificent Alps line the horizon.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
8 days from $975USDDetails
Open details for 5-Day Guided Eastern Section Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc

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5-Day Guided Eastern Section Tour du Mont Blanc

This trek is for all those who wish to discover the splendid Tour du Mont Blanc in just a few days. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding time for the complete route is a challenge, so this 5-day trek takes you on the eastern half of the route.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
5 days from $975USDDetails
Open details for Alto Adige Dolorama Trek
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Dolomites

Easy

Alto Adige Dolorama Trek

The Alto Adige Dolorama Trek is a gorgeous hiking adventure in the magical atmosphere of the Dolomites, a region of wild open spaces, green meadows, and jagged peaks standing out against the deep blue sky. From the beginning to the end of this adventure you’ll be surrounded by glaciers, ridges, and massifs, enjoying spellbinding views that make every walk unforgettable.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $975USDDetails
Open details for Aosta Valley Hiking Tour
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Italian Alps

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Aosta Valley Hiking Tour

The Aosta Valley Hiking Tour is a breathtaking tour high into the mountains, exploring the Alps in the Aosta Valley province in northern Italy. You’ll explore awe-inspiring terrain and spend time enjoying the alpine villages that make the area so special.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
9 days from $995USDDetails
Open details for Hiking Via Claudia Augusta to Meran
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Dolomites

Moderate

Hiking Via Claudia Augusta to Meran

During your hiking week along the old Roman road “Via Claudia Augusta”, you will discover one of South Tyrol‘s most beautiful sections located between the Vinschgau region and the southern wine route, causing hikers hearts to leap for joy.

Walking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
7 days from $1,025USDDetails
Open details for Val Venosta Hiking Tour
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Dolomites

Hard

Val Venosta Hiking Tour

Explore this stunning part of Italy’s South Tyrol, the beautiful Venosta Valley, or Vinschgau in German.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,025USDDetails
Open details for Hike the Alpe Adria Trail
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Italian Alps

Moderate

Hike the Alpe Adria Trail

Take a beautiful journey along the Alpe Adria Trail on this 8-day self-guided walking adventure! Your journey on the Alpe Adria hiking path begins in Carinthia and takes a short jog into Slovenia before descending into Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The Hike the Alpe Adria Trail tour is the perfect on-foot exploration.

Walking
Self-Guided
Apr-Nov
8 days from $1,050USDDetails
Open details for Hiking Kitzbüler to Tre Cime
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Dolomites

Moderate

Hiking Kitzbüler to Tre Cime

The Hiking Kitzbühel to Tre Cime tour is a self-guided hiking adventure that begins in the Kitzbüheler Alps and takes you all the way to the iconic Three Peaks in the Dolomites. Each day your luggage will be sent ahead to the next charming town or mountain village on your route so you can focus on enjoying every step of this beautiful hiking adventure.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,095USDDetails
Open details for 8-Day Budget Tour du Mont Blanc
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Tour du Mont Blanc

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8-Day Budget Tour du Mont Blanc

The 8-Day Self-Guided Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc on a Budget tour invites you to explore the stunning alpine terrain of the magnificent Italian, French and Swiss Alps – all at an affordable and budget-friendly price!

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,095USDDetails
Open details for Dolomites from Lago di Braies to the Tre Cime
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Dolomites

Moderate

Dolomites from Lago di Braies to the Tre Cime

The Best of the Dolomites Hiking Tour self-guided tour is an 7-day hiking adventure that explores this incredible UNESCO World Heritage site. Each day you’ll take beautiful trails that lead you past alpine lakes and meadows, through forests, and to majestic viewpoints.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $1,125USDDetails
Open details for Hiking Alta Via Highlights
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Dolomites

Hard

Hiking Alta Via Highlights

The Hiking Alta Via Highlights tour is a 7-day self-guided walking holiday that explores the spectacular mountain route from Hochpustertal to Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $1,125USDDetails
Open details for Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour
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Dolomites

Moderate

Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour

The exciting Austria, Italy and Slovenia Hiking Tour will see you trekking to three countries in one amazing week! This self-guided hiking trip travels the alpine circuit from Austria to Italy, into Slovenia, and then back to Austria.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,150USDDetails
Open details for South Tyrol Family Walking Tour
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Italian Alps

Easy

South Tyrol Family Walking Tour

Spend quality time as a family, while you enjoy this family walking tour in South Tyrol.

Walking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
8 days from $1,150USDDetails
Open details for Alpine Crossing 2: Garmish to Meran
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Dolomites

Hard

Alpine Crossing 2: Garmish to Meran

Eight days full of unforgettable mountain adventures – that’s what our mountain hiking tour from Garmisch to Meran guarantees. On foot you will discover wonderful hiking trails between Bavaria, Tyrol and South Tyrol. The routes lead past traditional alpine huts, tranquil mountain landscapes, as well as impressive gorges and high areas. The enjoyment of these three countries will also win you over, and there will certainly be time to taste the Bavarian, Austrian and South Tyrolean cuisine.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
8 days from $1,225USDDetails
Open details for Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes
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Dolomites

Hard

Dolomites Hiking in Fanes and Sennes

Discover Italy’s hushed, quiet corner, sketched with the ever-so demanding Dolomites, where alpine valleys, woodlands, jetting karsts, and sparkling lakes add layers of natural beauty, on this eight-day self-guided walking tour.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Oct
8 days from $1,275USDDetails
Open details for Highlights of Via Claudia Augusta
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Dolomites

Moderate

Highlights of Via Claudia Augusta

During your hiking week along the old Roman road “Via Claudia Augusta”, you will discover one of South Tyrol‘s most beautiful sections located between the Vinschgau region and the southern wine route, causing hikers hearts to leap for joy.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
9 days from $1,275USDDetails
Open details for Alpine Crossing 3: Meran to Lake Garda
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Dolomites

Hard

Alpine Crossing 3: Meran to Lake Garda

Starting in the famous spa town Meran you walk through vineyards and orchards, past historic castles and sparkling tarns and visit idyllic places with some of the most wonderful views.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
8 days from $1,275USDDetails
Open details for Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste
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Dolomites

Moderate

Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste

Step into the magical atmosphere of the mighty Dolomites – a land of wild open spaces, green meadows and rugged peaks set against the deep blue sky! The 8-Day Self-Guided Alta Via 1 Trek: Dobbiaco to Rifugio Capanna Trieste tour invites you to wander trails framed by glaciers, ridges and massifs, relishing in vistas from start to finish.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,275USDDetails
Open details for Dolomites to Venice Hiking Tour
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Dolomites

Moderate

Dolomites to Venice Hiking Tour

This beautiful 8-day walking adventure explores the incredible Italian countryside. The Dolomites to Venice Hiking Tour is self-guided, so you can walk at your own pace and revel in the gorgeous scenery that surrounds you.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,295USDDetails
Open details for Alta Via Val Venosta Walking Tour
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Dolomites

Moderate

Alta Via Val Venosta Walking Tour

The Alta Via Val Venosta Walking Tour follows gorgeous hiking trails in South Tyrol, Italy. Follow the Venosta Valley High Mountain Trail in South Tyrol, a multi-day hiking trip at great heights, a true attraction for adventurers who want to explore Italy. Its path starts from the Adige river source at the Resia Pass in the north until Stava/Staben in the Lower Venosta Valley, finishing in the capital Merano. The rich and varied vegetation of the Monte Sole mountains and the splendid panoramic views of the Ortler mountain make the journey a unique experience. The Venosta Valley High Mountain Trail usually offers good weather conditions as well as a clear view of the glaciers, making it a perfect trip for lovers of mountains and nature.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
8 days from $1,350USDDetails
Open details for 7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Guest Houses
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Tour du Mont Blanc

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7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Guest Houses

Lace up your hiking boots for a magical 7-day self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc hike, following the world-renowned tour route. This shortened version of the Tour du Mont Blanc takes in the highlights of the TMB, and uses local transport to shorten the valley bottom walking sections. If you only have a week, this is the best Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $1,375USDDetails
Open details for Sentieri del Lys: Trekking Towards Monte Rosa Tour
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Italian Alps

Moderate

Sentieri del Lys: Trekking Towards Monte Rosa Tour

South of Mont Blanc lies the Aosta Valley, and at the southern end you find the pretty Lys Valley. This 8-day walking tour gets you up into the mountains, staying in Rifugios and dipping down to charming villages, while also giving you views of the beautiful Monta Rosa mountain.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,375USDDetails
Open details for Winter Hiking in the Dolomites
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Dolomites

Moderate

Winter Hiking in the Dolomites

The Winter Hiking in the Dolomites tour is an 8-day hiking adventure that will show off the spectacular frozen majesty of these Italian mountains during the winter. You’ll explore trails that are navigable without snowshoes, plunging you right into a winter wonderland.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Feb
8 days from $1,395USDDetails
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Italian Alps general information
Where to Trek in the Italian Alps

When considering where to trek in the Italian Alps, destinations like the Dolomites, Gran Paradiso, and Monte Rosa offer a diverse range of trails catering to all skill levels. Starting points such as Cortina d'Ampezzo and Courmayeur provide easy access to renowned routes.

What makes Trekking in the Italian Alps special?

Trekking in the Italian Alps offers a unique fusion of rugged mountain terrain and rich cultural heritage. Whether traversing the Alta Via trails or exploring the Via Alpina, trekkers are treated to awe-inspiring vistas and encounters with Alpine traditions.

When to go Trekking in the Italian Alps

The optimal time for trekking in the Italian Alps is during the summer months, from June to September, when the weather is mild and trails are snow-free. Spring and autumn also offer pleasant conditions, while winter is ideal for snowshoeing and winter hiking adventures.

Top 10 Treeking Adventures in the Italian Alps
  1. Alta Via 1: Traverse the iconic Dolomites along this classic long-distance trail, offering stunning vistas and challenging terrain.
  2. Alta Via 2: Explore the eastern Dolomites on this multi-day trek known for its panoramic views and remote mountain huts.
  3. Tour du Mont Blanc: Embark on a legendary circuit around Mont Blanc, crossing through Italy, France, and Switzerland amidst towering peaks.
  4. Gran Paradiso Circuit: Discover the pristine wilderness of Gran Paradiso National Park, home to Italy's highest peak, on this scenic trek.
  5. Monte Rosa Circuit: Trek around the imposing massif of Monte Rosa, passing through alpine meadows and glacial valleys.
  6. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit: - Marvel at the iconic Three Peaks of Lavaredo as you hike through the UNESCO-listed Dolomites.
  7. Via Alpina: Follow the red trail of the Via Alpina, traversing the Italian Alps from east to west on a journey of Alpine discovery.
  8. Val di Fassa Trek: Explore the picturesque Val di Fassa region with its stunning Dolomite peaks and charming alpine villages.
  9. Alto Adige Dolorama Trek: Experience the wild landscapes of the Ortler Alps on this high-level trek, offering panoramic views of jagged peaks and glaciers.
  10. Lagorai Trek: Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Lagorai Mountains, trekking through pristine forests and alpine pastures.
Travel tips for Italian Alps Hiking Tours
What to pack when trekking in the Italian Alps?

Essentials include sturdy hiking boots, layered clothing for variable weather, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, sunscreen, hydration system, snacks, map, compass, and first aid kit.

Are luggage transfers available on treks in the Italian Alps?

Some trekking routes offer luggage transfer services between accommodations, but it's advisable to check with tour operators or accommodations in advance.

How long do I need to trek in the Italian Alps?

Trek durations vary depending on the chosen route and personal preferences, ranging from day hikes to multi-day treks lasting several weeks.

Are there family-friendly treks in the Italian Alps?

Yes, there are family-friendly treks in the Italian Alps with shorter distances, moderate terrain, and amenities suitable for children, such as the Alpe di Siusi Loop or Val di Funes trails.

What are the accommodations when trekking in the Italian Alps?

Accommodation options include mountain huts (rifugio), guesthouses, hotels, and campsites along popular trekking routes, providing varying levels of comfort and amenities.

Can I do a self-guided trek in the Italian Alps?

Yes, self-guided trekking is possible in the Italian Alps, but it requires careful route planning, navigation skills, and carrying necessary equipment and supplies.

Can I do a guided trek in the Italian Alps?

Yes, guided trekking tours are available in the Italian Alps, offering experienced guides, logistical support, and the opportunity to explore the region's highlights with expert assistance.

What permits or permissions are required for trekking in the Italian Alps?

Permits may be necessary for certain protected areas or national parks, so it's essential to inquire about specific regulations and obtain any required permits before embarking on a trek.

How challenging are the trekking trails in the Italian Alps?

Trekking trails in the Italian Alps vary in difficulty, from easy walks suitable for beginners to challenging routes requiring mountaineering skills and experience. Researching trail difficulty ratings and consulting local experts can help choose appropriate routes.

Are there any guided tours focused on flora and fauna in the Italian Alps?

Yes, some guided trekking tours in the Italian Alps focus on exploring the region's diverse flora and fauna, providing insights into the local ecosystem and wildlife habitats.

What safety precautions should I take when trekking in the Italian Alps?

Safety precautions include checking weather forecasts, informing others about your itinerary, carrying essential safety gear, staying on marked trails, and being aware of potential hazards such as rockfalls or changing weather conditions.

Are there emergency services available along trekking routes in the Italian Alps?

While some popular trekking routes have emergency services or mountain rescue teams, it's essential to have a means of communication, such as a mobile phone or satellite device, and know how to request assistance in case of emergencies.

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