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Mountain hikes in Italy

In total there are about 4,202 mountain hikes for you to discover within the region of Italy. To get a first glimpse of what’s awaiting outdoor enthusiasts like you in Italy, we created a short highlight list:
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Mountain Hike · San Martino di Castrozza,Primiero,Vanoi
Cavallazza Peak
Top moderate
7.9 km
3:30 h
450 m
450 m

Excursion between alpine lakes and magnificent views of the Pale di San Martino.

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from Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme,   APT Val di Fiemme
Mountain Hike · Valsugana, Lagorai, Tesino
Buse Lake
Top moderate
11.5 km
5:00 h
650 m
650 m

The kingdom of rhododendrons, full of color, at 2000 meters.

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from Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme,   APT Val di Fiemme
Mountain Hike · Garda Trentino
21. The forts of Monte Brione
Top easy
6.9 km
3:00 h
375 m
376 m

An easy trek to explore the Austro-Hungarian border defences along the Sentiero della Pace or Peace Trail

2
from Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino SO,   Garda Trentino
Mountain Hike · Garda Trentino
Bastione and Santa Barbara, the lords of Riva del Garda
Top moderate
2.8 km
1:45 h
590 m
60 m

From Riva del Garda to Bastione and then on up to Santa Barbara: this hike touches on two of the symbols of the town perched on the mountainside ...

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from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Mountain Hike · Val di Fiemme
Cima Cauriol: a symbol of the First World War
Top difficult
6.2 km
3:00 h
830 m
20 m

One of the paths that most of all leads to know the remains of the Great War. You can find several remains of trenches and barracks from the First ...

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from Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme,   APT Val di Fiemme
Mountain Hike · Ledro
Cima Rocca
Top moderate
7 km
3:30 h
718 m
718 m

Trek for hikers with experience along the side of the Ledro Alps facing Lake Garda. 

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from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
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Mountain Hike · San Martino di Castrozza,Primiero,Vanoi
Cavallazza Peak
Top moderate
7.9 km
3:30 h
450 m
450 m

Excursion between alpine lakes and magnificent views of the Pale di San Martino.

1
from Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme,   APT Val di Fiemme
Mountain Hike · Valsugana, Lagorai, Tesino
Buse Lake
Top moderate
11.5 km
5:00 h
650 m
650 m

The kingdom of rhododendrons, full of color, at 2000 meters.

1
from Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme,   APT Val di Fiemme
Mountain Hike · Garda Trentino
21. The forts of Monte Brione
Top easy
6.9 km
3:00 h
375 m
376 m

An easy trek to explore the Austro-Hungarian border defences along the Sentiero della Pace or Peace Trail

2
from Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino SO,   Garda Trentino
Mountain Hike · Garda Trentino
Bastione and Santa Barbara, the lords of Riva del Garda
Top moderate
2.8 km
1:45 h
590 m
60 m

From Riva del Garda to Bastione and then on up to Santa Barbara: this hike touches on two of the symbols of the town perched on the mountainside ...

2
from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Mountain Hike · Val di Fiemme
Cima Cauriol: a symbol of the First World War
Top difficult
6.2 km
3:00 h
830 m
20 m

One of the paths that most of all leads to know the remains of the Great War. You can find several remains of trenches and barracks from the First ...

1
from Staff Outdoor Val di Fiemme,   APT Val di Fiemme
Mountain Hike · Ledro
Cima Rocca
Top moderate
7 km
3:30 h
718 m
718 m

Trek for hikers with experience along the side of the Ledro Alps facing Lake Garda. 

1
from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
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Hut Selvata

The Brenta Dolomites within “leg’s” reach.

Grotta Camerona & Lake Tenno

An excursion through history and nature. From the vast Grotta Camerona to the splendid Lake Tenno with its surrounding mountains and the quaint medieval village.

A classic hike of Garda Trentino: Monte Stivo

Monte Stivo dominates Garda Trentino, and from its summit you have one of the most spectacular views over Lake Garda and the surrounding valleys.

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D01-D03 Ponale Trail: The top trek in Garda Trentino

Ponale Trail is the best known and most popular in Garda Trentino: easy but at the same time spectacular as its winds sheer above the lake, a classic trek you can't afford to miss.

Feudo - Vardabe

The huts in the larch wood: unexpected bucolic glimpses in uncrowded areas. Enjoy the convenience of reaching the highest point with the lifts.

GardaTrek - Medium Loop: 4 stages around Garda Trentino

4 stages hikeable all year round, from the lake shore to more than 1000 m. a.s.l., from Mediterranean vegetation to Alpine woods: one loop, all the variety of Garda Trentino!

Cristo Pensante

Find time to think, find time to pray, find time to smile. This is the invitation addressed to hikers who reach the statue of the Thinking Christ.

GardaTrek Medium Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Rifugio San Pietro

Start out with a hike through the valleys and mountain hamlets of Garda Trentino on little-frequented trails and country lanes and enjoyed the quietness of the route.

Along the torrent Massangla

Circular route along the old Roman road to Croina, among natural and historical wonders. 

The Cevedale lakes

A naturalistic itinerary within the sight of the Cevedale lakes and glaciers and surrounded by exceptional framework of the Stelvio National Park.

Nambino lake tour

The beauty of the lake and the suggesting landscape make “Nambino” lake the ideal place for excursions and fishing.

Bocca Caset. Flying over the Alps

This route is ideal for families with children: it’s short, it’s undemanding and it’s got a nice treat at the end! 

Galleria Riccabona

Very easy route unfolding from Malga Trat to the slopes of Mazza di Pichea, where some fortifications dating back to the Great War are located.

Mt. Gavia

Magnificent mountain hike that starts from the Gavia pass and goes up to the homonymous mountain's peak. The hike is divided in two parts: the first easy and relaxed, and a second much more technic and difficult. It is possible to just enjoy the first part without missing breathtaking views.

Bombsel Lakes

The world of lakes, easy to reach for families too.

Ledro Trek Low

Start from the Tourist Office in Pieve. We enter the village, we turn into Via Rabaglia and we take the SAT 454 path. At the first bend, instead of continuing along the numbered path, we take the path on the right. We walk along this path to Mezzolago and then we continue downhill along Via Dromaè.

The amazing Val Venegia

Excursion to the foot of the Pale di San Martino which offers a fascinating and privileged perspective on the famous Dolomite walls.

Hike to the Rifugio Giovanni Pedrotti alla Rosetta

Listen to the heartbeat of the Pala Group

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