Known for its distinctive 'boot' shape that juts southwards into the Mediterranean, Italy has a long and illustrious history. The Roman Empire was, of course, founded here and Rome itself was for centuries the centre of Western civilisation. In the north of the country on the border with France, Switzerland and Austria, the Italian Alps and the striking limestone range of the Dolomites provide unlimited opportunities for exciting trekking and climbing holidays. These can be as varied as making an ascent of Gran Paradiso (the only uniquely Italian 4000 metre summit) or hiking and scrambling on the 'via ferrata' of Val Badia. Further south, the delightful region of Tuscany is perfect for both mountain biking and road biking adventures and for sampling regional hospitality and cuisine. At the southern end of the country, the famously beautiful Amalfi Coast is a great location for an easy walking week, including an ascent of Vesuvius. Sicily and Sardinia are the two largest Mediterranean islands and they both belong to Italy. There is excellent trekking on each of them, including (on Sicily) the chance to hike to the top of Mount Etna.
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Trip summary
- Walking holiday through the heart of a unique mountain region
- Trek from Sesto to Val Badia
- Astonishing Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Welcoming Italian mountain refuges
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Trip summary
- Scrambling in the Dolomites of Northern Italy
- Explore the Cristallo, Tre Cime and Tofanes groups
- Climb a series of the best Dolomites peaks with no need for rock climbing expertise
- All Via Ferrata equipment provided
- Ideal for confident scramblers with a head for hights
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- Centre based family fun on the Aeolian Islands
- Swimming and beach fun in Italy
- Views of Etna from Taormina
- Volcano walks and information centre visits
- Gentle walking on the islands around Sicily
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Trip summary
- Climb two 4000 metre peaks in just a week
- 3-day, flexible programme for climbing Mont Blanc
- Alpine climbing in Italy and France
- Excellent combination of Italy`s and Westen Europe`s highest peaks
- Traverse of the Vallee Blanche
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Trip summary
- An excellent trek and easy 4000 metre (13,000 foot) alpine climb in Italy
- Trekking holiday via high passes and two 3300 metre (10,800 foot) summits
- The ascent of Gran Paradiso the only 4000 peak entirely in Italy
- The area has some of the best mountain refuges in the Alps
- Perfect mountain holiday for experienced and novice Alpinists alike
