Italy’s mountains offer fabulous scenery: woods, alpine lakes, small historic towns, local traditions, and of course, fantastic food. Make your experience complete by staying at an agriturismo, where you’ll be welcomed by people happy to share their knowledge and love of the mountains with you.
After a long year at school, there’s nothing better for kids than spending some time in the fresh mountain air where they can relax and recharge their batteries. Your pets will be equally delighted to leave behind urban life and tiny parks for vast expanses of open land just waiting to be explored.
The mountains are an ideal place for enjoying a range of outdoor sports. Go on nature walks, horseback riding or mountain biking, or perhaps try something a bit more adventurous, like trekking, rock climbing or canyoning. And for those who really need to unwind and restore their inner harmony, the mountains also offer first-class spa centers and wellness resorts.
Choose an agriturismo for your mountain holiday! Click on the region:
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Abruzzo
With four national parks and more than 30 nature reserves, almost half of Abruzzo’s mountains are protected. Gran Sasso dominates the Apennines with the Calderone glacier, while Monti della Laga are rich in springs, streams and forests. Majella, Abruzzo’s “mother mountain”, dominates the landscape, rising between the sea and the Apennines.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Basilicata
Visualizza questo post su Instagram - The Apennines of Basilicata, home to the Sirino mountain range, offer an unspoiled landscape in one of the least populated areas of Italy. Forests alternate with sunny ridges and gullies (called garambe) in Val d'Agri, and onwards to Grumentum and Missanello. The peaceful beech forest of Volturino (“bosco di Viggiano”) and Monte Alpi are places of great beauty.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Calabria
The Calabrian Apennines boast beautiful scenery with picturesque valleys, jagged mountain ranges and wide plateaus. Starting from Aspromonte you’ll come to the vast area of Sila where you can explore forests, beautiful lakes and meadows.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Campania
In addition to volcanic Mount Vesuvius, Campania’s mountains include the Matese massif and Irpinia and Cilento in the province of Salerno, a protected nature reserve that dominates the Tyrrhenian coast between Sapri and Ascea. - Farmhouses in the mountains of Emilia Romagna
This region offers surprisingly high peaks such as Cimone, Falco and Falterona. Many slopes are suitable for climbing, including Badolo, Bismantova, Lagoni and Valmozola. The Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi is a large protected area which includes some of the most extensive and best conserved woodlands in Italy.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Liguria
Whether the rugged coastline or inland Liguria, this region is simply beautiful. Hidden medieval towns, churches full of art, and ancient monasteries sit atop mountains that plunge into the deep blue sea. A fantastic trail follows the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, while the path from Alassio to Monte Tirasso can also be tackled by mountain bike. The trails in the Parco delle Cinque Terre are unforgettable.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Lombardy
Lombardy’s magnificent mountains and deep valleys - Valtellina, Valchiavenna, Val Brembana and Valcamonica - offer spectacular scenery, peace and quiet, but also a chance to practise a variety of mountain sports, from hiking and climbing to paragliding.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Marche
Many peaks in the Sibillini mountains are over 2,000 meters high, and provide jaw-dropping panoramic views. Ideal for summer hiking trips, the unspoiled natural habitat is home to wolves and golden eagles, extensive beech woods and mountain meadows where wildflowers grow in every hue, including orchids, gentian and edelweiss.Visualizza questo post su Instagram
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Molise
Molise’s rocky mountains comprise the saw-toothed ranges of Appennino Campano and Appennino Abruzzese, interspersed with soft, rolling hills which stretch to the sea.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Piedmont
A climber’s paradise, Piedmont boasts summits of over 3,000 meters and beautiful glaciers such as Monte Rosa, Basodino and Monviso. The southern part of Gran Paradiso spills over into Piedmont. Kids can have a grand time at the Bardonecchia Adventure Park and follow a fun trail through the forest.
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- Farmhouses in the mountains of Sardinia
In central Sardinia, the Gennargentu mountain range peaks at 1,834 meters atop Punta la Marmora. Southwest of Piana del Campidano lie the mountains of Iglesiente and Sulcis, which reach an altitude of 1,000 meters.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Sicily
Tourists will find trails suitable for the whole family in Sicily’s two national parks: Nebrodi, home to many lakes and an amazing variety of landscapes, and Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. The reserves offer both easy mountain paths and more challenging trekking routes, as well as trails for horses or mountain bike riders and off-road excursions.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Tuscany
In the central northern region of Tuscany we find the Alpi Apuane range, which separates Versilia from Garfagnana. To the north lies the Montagna Pistoiese, with peaks of up to 2,000 meters, including the Corno alle Scale. Monti del Chianti is in the central part of the region, while to the east the Pratomagno mountain range rises to altitudes of 1,600 meters. The southern region of Tuscany is home to the Metallifere Hills and Mount Amiata (an inactive volcano).
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Trentino Alto Adige
This is a real paradise for mountain lovers, as well as the perfect destination for family holidays, thanks to the presence of many agriturismi. In the province of Bolzano, the Dolomites and Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Latemar, Val Gardena, Val Venosta and Val Badia need no introduction. The province of Trento is home to impressive massifs such as Adamello, Marmolada, Pale di San Martino and Sella, but also offers interesting alternatives, such as Lake Garda’s cultural attractions, castles and the MART in Rovereto.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Umbria
A series of mountain chains make up the untamed Umbria-Marche Apennines, whose main peaks are Serra di Burano, Cucco, Penna and Subasio. The variety of flora and fauna is matched only by the abundance of rivers and streams. Here, the River Velino joins the River Nera to produce the spectacular waterfalls, Cascata delle Marmore.
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Valle d'Aosta
This region is surrounded by impressive mountains on all sides: Mont Blanc, Gran Paradiso, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. Don’t miss the new trekking trail, the Grand Balcony of the Matterhorn. For cycling enthusiasts, the Bike Park del Cervino recently opened at Breuil-Cerviniache. It starts at an altitude of 2,900 meters and descends seven kilometers along a thrilling itinerary of winding paths.Visualizza questo post su Instagram
- Farmhouses in the mountains of Veneto
The Belluno Dolomites account for 70% of Veneto’s mountains. This area of great natural beauty includes well-known valleys and picturesque districts like Cadore, Comelico, Ampezzano and Agordino. Many of the peaks are over 3,000 meters high, with the highest point measuring 3,342 meters atop Marmolada where you can ski even in summer!
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