{"id":36064,"date":"2020-11-09T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T07:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=36064"},"modified":"2024-12-07T19:16:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T18:16:40","slug":"walking-tours-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/walking-tours-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking Tours in Italy: 10 Itineraries for Eco-Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

After this period of quarantine<\/strong>, we have not excuses anymore. Everything now is like a new experience<\/strong>, and we don\u2019t want to waste time, except for travelling<\/strong> and walking<\/strong>. For this reason, the new project \u201cIo cammino in Italia\u201d<\/strong> (I walk in Italy) was born. This campaign has been created by professionals that want to promote \u201cslow tourism\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0 and walking tour in Italy.<\/p>\n

Slow travel<\/h2>\n
\"Slow
Photo by Daniel Frank on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

The big weakness suffered, made us understand how important slow travels are. This are 10 interesting advices for all adventurous and brave travelers.<\/p>\n

1. Cammino di Santu Jacu Sardinia<\/h2>\n
\"Sardinia\"
South west coast in Sardinia<\/div><\/div>\n

Originally, this walking tour<\/strong> was used by all the pilgrims<\/strong> who want to reach Spain. Subsequently, the route crosses the island and branches off on the rugged coast, defining a historical and cultural itinerary that climbs up to the Supramonte.<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: on the Sardinian coast, arises Al Vicoletto \u2013 Genuine B&B<\/strong><\/a>. A simple and genuine place where green becomes home.<\/p>\n

\"BnB<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: this is a 1500 km<\/strong> travel through the history of Sardinia and its natural landscapes.<\/p>\n

2. Cammino nelle Terre Mutate Marche, Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo<\/h2>\n
\"Italia\"
Photo by Alberto Fava<\/div><\/div>\n

The amazing 257 km route from Fabriano to L\u2019Aquila, shows \u201csolidarity<\/strong>\u201d after the earthquake in 2016. Clearly, it shows all the natural resources of two incredible national parks, Monti Sibillini and Gran Sasso, following the Faultline.<\/p>\n

\"Sexantio\"<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: one of the medieval towns in national park of Gran sasso, keeps its ancient practices such as, weaving<\/strong> and soap processing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Sextantio<\/strong><\/a> hotel, is the perfect place where taste local wine and food.<\/p>\n

\"Il<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: \u201cLiving following nature\u201d is the B&B il Sentiero Nel Bosco<\/strong> <\/a>philosophy. A good place where you can stop to take a rest near the best towns in Umbria.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: choose this route and enjoy the wonderful nature, tended to become aware and more sustainable.<\/p>\n

3. Cammino di San Benedetto Umbria and Lazio<\/h2>\n
\"Umbria\"
Photo by Maurizio Distefano<\/div><\/div>\n

If we want to move from Norcia<\/strong> to Montecassino<\/strong>, we can make the incredible 304 km route. Furthermore, the journey remembers the St. Benedict\u2019s life, starting from the Abbey of Subiaco.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Norcia\"<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: On the Pian Grande near Castelluccio di Norcia nestled in Sibillini mountains, we can find Rifugio di Colle le Cese.<\/strong><\/a> The perfect green choice to take a rest during the walking tour.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: for all of those who like mysterious monasteries<\/strong> and ancient towns, following the green Apennines.<\/p>\n

4. Via degli Dei Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Piazza
Photo by Julian Eales<\/div><\/div>\n

La via degli Dei<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the oldest walking tours in Italy. It links Piazza Maggiore<\/strong> in Bologna<\/strong>, to Piazza della Signoria<\/strong> in Florence<\/strong>. This is a shared line from Etruscan times to Roman ones.<\/p>\n

\"Tertulia<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: Tertulia<\/strong><\/a> Farm welcomes all the travelers with its breathtaking landscapes. The magic place offers a full experience in nature and sustainability.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: this is not a pilgrimage only, but a blast from the past<\/strong> of the most ancient Italian society.<\/p>\n

5. Via Francigena<\/strong><\/a> Dalle Alpi al Lazio<\/h2>\n

\"Valle<\/p>\n

1000 km<\/strong> is the distance between mountains of Valle D\u2019Aosta<\/strong> and Rome<\/strong>. This is just a part of the long route that links Canterbury to Jerusalem.<\/p>\n

\"Agriturismo<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: Agriturismo Plan de La Tour<\/b> has the Eco-Friendly Quality Label in the National Park of Gran Paradiso. Furthermore, here you can enjoy the typical cuisine of Valle D\u2019Aosta with a wonderful mountain view.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: in case you want to admire all the Italian landscapes and take a rest in Roman hot springs.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

6. Cammino di Oropa Piedmont<\/h2>\n
\"basilica
Photo byMarka<\/div><\/div>\n

Let\u2019s have a look to 62 km<\/strong> from Vercelli<\/strong> to basilica in Oropa.<\/strong>\u00a0Especially, the fascinating Alps<\/strong> host the black Madonna carved by St Luke, probably dating back to the fourth century.<\/p>\n

\"B&B<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: in the heart of Biella arises B&B Cascina Belsito<\/strong><\/a>. Serenity and nature lay down the law due for attention to green practices.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: lush pastures and woods await all travelers who want a low impact trip.<\/p>\n

7. Via Romea Germanica South Tyrol to Lazio<\/h2>\n
\"Alps\"
Photo by Matjaz Corel<\/div><\/div>\n

Firstly, for this slow travel we have to start from Germany<\/strong>, cross Austria<\/strong> and then reach Rome<\/strong>. This is a journey based on story from Abbott Alberto in 13th-century.<\/p>\n

\"Natural<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: Pineta Natural Chalet<\/strong><\/a> is a beautiful eco-sustainable hotel in Trentino, it offers a big wellness center next to Dolomiti. An ideal lodge to relax and enjoy mountain landscapes.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: above all, you can cross the Brenner<\/strong> Pass<\/strong>, travel by Bolzano<\/strong>, Trento, Padova and Ferrara<\/strong> and then get lost in Via Francigena.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Cammino Celeste Friuli-Venezia Giulia<\/h2>\n
\"Walking
Photo by Marco Lissoni<\/div><\/div>\n

A walking tour below the Italian<\/strong> and Slovenian<\/strong> sky. Indeed, the starting point is the sea city of Aquileia the destination a church on mountains near Tarvisio.<\/p>\n

\"Alture<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: if you need to rescue energy the best place ever is Bio-agriturismo Parco Rurale \u201cAlture di Pollazzo\u201d<\/strong><\/a>. Here you can enjoy healthy food deriving from local and eco-sustainable products.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Altogether, the beauty of mountains and linguistic cultural mix from Italy to Slovenia give emotions to all brave travelers.<\/p>\n

9. Magna Via Francigena Sicily<\/h2>\n
\"Sicily\"
Photo by Alessandro Lucca<\/div><\/div>\n

Have you ever moved from one side to other of Sicily<\/strong>? This is the perfect slow travel from Agrigento<\/strong> to Palermo<\/strong>. Overall, the discovery of island and its history last 183 km<\/strong> through little towns<\/strong> that make the Sicilian landscape unique in the world.<\/p>\n

\"B&B<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: B&B eco-friendly<\/strong> <\/a>in Casteldaccia is surrounded by olive and lemon trees. The facility welcomes all tired travelers with breakfast prepared with local products, and an incredible view on Sicilian sea.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: briefly, this is for all of those who love the cuisine of Sicily and nature<\/p>\n

10. Via Peuceta Apulia, Basilicata<\/h2>\n
\"Cammino
Photo by Tourists for Future<\/div><\/div>\n

A part of the wonderful Cammino Materano is Via Peuceta.<\/strong> A route that links two regions and cities Bari<\/strong> to Matera<\/strong>. The Apulian landscape with its olive trees counts 170 km<\/strong> of route.<\/p>\n

\"Albero<\/p>\n

Stay<\/strong>: between Sassi di Matera<\/strong> <\/a>hides Albero di Eliana a B&B<\/strong><\/a> nestled in livid rocks. Furthermore, this place promotes a sustainable tourism giving value to its land and history.<\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: To sum up, this tour links cultures and food of South of Italy<\/strong> for the perfect vacation.<\/p>\n

\"Cammino
Photo by Tourists for future<\/div><\/div>\n

In conclusion, a\u00a0slow travel<\/strong> or a walking tour, is one of the greatest adventures to live. Walking down Italy will make us part of the big change born to escape responsibly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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