Tag Archives: Trekking
Val di Funes: green holidays among the Odle
Do you know Val di Funes, or Villnößtal, a quiet and unspoiled corner of South Tyrol, Pearl between the Dolomites and favorite destination for hikers and mountain climbers? In this small valley, at one side of the Isarco Valley, there are the three towns of Tiso, St. Peter and St. Magdalene, surrounded by the magnificent Natural Park […]
Continue reading5 ideas to explore by train the Parks in the Alps
The natural parks in the Alps are the perfect place to spend a weekend in contact with nature. Lush forests, flowering meadows, crystal-clear lakes and majestic glaciers. A few hours drive from the city there are hidden amazing natural environments. To reach lovely places to admire splendid views there is no better way than to leave the […]
Continue reading3 off beaten trails in Sicily: the wild East and Nebrodi mountains
The Nebrodi mountains, also known as Caronie, stretch from the northeast coast of Sicily to the park of the vulcan Etna on the south east coast of the island. The name seems to come from a Greek word meaning “deer” and it may refer to the numerous deer living in the area at the times […]
Continue reading10 places to admire autumn leaves in Spain
Autumn is a mild season in which you can enjoy days, the calm and the nature. Chlorophyll green colors, yellow and orange tones and shades that stained the floor of red and magenta. Thus autumn leaves are presented to us, as a natural brush that colors our forests to make them look beautiful paintings. Let’s find […]
Continue readingThe wayfaring poets trek, in Val di Zoldo (Italy)
The wonderful wayfaring poets trek awaits us in Val di Zoldo, before the Belluno Dolomites, touching in seven days all the major massifs between daring forks and placid green valleys. Walking associates with our thoughts, as the ancients, from the Greek philosophers to the Japanese poets, well knew when they composed their best works walking. Taking a trek of […]
Continue reading10 things to do in Maira Valley with children
It is there, in the west of Piedmont, on the border with France. A secret and unique nook in the heart of the Alps Cozie. Maira Valley is a paradise of towering mountains and endless meadows, colorful flowers, streams and pristine nature. 14 small municipalities, their huts and nothing else, and yet so much to […]
Continue readingCinque Terre: what to see, what to eat and where to sleep ‘green’
Parco Cinque Terre is a group of five small villages that are spread along a rocky coastline that sits above the Mediterranean Sea in Liguria, Italy. It is also one of the 50 UNESCO sites in Italy. If you want a full day’s adventure these 5 villages can be reached by train. Trains leaves from each […]
Continue readingThe wolf’s trekking, discovering the Maritime Alps Natural Park
This is a story of travel and love. Ligabue was hit by a car on the streets around Parma. Its investor has stopped and took him to the vet. Only there they realized that it was not a dog but a wolf. After having taken care of him, they’ve applied a gps to record his movements. In […]
Continue readingA journey through the Alps by mules and donkeys, from Aosta to Valpelline
It starts, walk from the heart of Aosta, the beautiful Piazza Chanoux, walking slowly along ancient footpaths and mule tracks up to the highest part of the Valpelline, one of the lesser-known valleys of Valle d’Aosta, along with 4 nice donkeys, which help to carry the luggage of intrepid travelers. You walk slowly, to enjoy […]
Continue reading6 itineraries in wild Sardinia
Thinking Sardinia is just the “emerald island” where all jet setters must be in summer time? Read through the unexpected itineraries Italy Green Travel found out for you and let your heart and eyes be surprised by the genuine wildness of Sardinia next Easter holiday. Add creativity to your holiday: Herb seminar at Capo Ferrato, […]
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