Italy is a land rich in historical sites, mystical places and religious testimonies that can be discovered by taking a hiking tour. What are the Paths of Italy more suggestive?
The Italian regions are unique in every respect: history, culture, religious influences, climate, flora, fauna, gastronomy and so on.
What are the Paths of Italy?
I Paths of Italy are nothing more than hiking itineraries born on the remains of what once were transhumance paths, pilgrimage paths and ancient shopping routes.
These routes allow you to discover Italy far and wide, connecting with its wonders and its nature more intimate and less known.
What are the most beautiful paths in Italy?
The paths allow you to discover Italy step by step, savoring a new way to travel and discovering corners unknown to most.
I Paths of Italy are many, but there are some that allow you to get in touch with less known sights and treasures of the Boot. What are the Paths of Italy more suggestive? What paths to take in Italy?
We have selected some interesting routes, but you can choose the map of other paths available on dedicated sites and bodies (e.g. map of the Italian Walkways mibact or maps paths CAI).
Via Francigena
Perhaps it is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in Italy because it took pilgrims from other countries to the burial place of Saint Peter in the capital. We are talking about the Via Francigena.
Since the Via Francigena was declared “European Cultural Itinerary” in 1944 it continues to attract many people looking for a path halfway between culture and religion.
Starting from the Gran San Bernardo you cross various regions and you have the opportunity to observe very different landscapes, from the pastures of the Aosta Valley to the Po Valley to the Roman hills.
Street of the Gods
The suggestive name contains the meaning of the path: the Via degli Dei is a commercial route used by the Etruscan population. Why is it called Via degli Dei? Because it embraces places with names of the ancient Gods, such as Mount Adonis and Mount Venus.
It starts from Piazza Maggiore in Bologna and reaches Piazza della Signoria in the center of Florence, observing the unspoilt nature, rediscovering the history and culture of these places and tasting specialties of Romagna and Tuscany.
Via Flavia
The Via Flavia runs along the Friuli-Venezia Giulia along the ancient Roman road that connected the city of Aquileia to Lazzaretto di Muggia.
The itinerary runs parallel to the Adriatic allowing the immersion in nature and the exploration of archaeological sites of a certain importance. The Val Cavanata Nature Reserve and the Cona Island Reserve are not to be missed.
Way of Transhumance
The way of Transhumance is a journey through mountains, woods and hills along the ancient path on which shepherds and their sheep moved from Abruzzo to Molise to Puglia during the winter.
It is perfect to get away from the bustle of city life and immerse yourself in unspoilt nature. Not surprisingly, before arriving at the Tavoliere delle Puglie, you cross the Gran Sasso National Park and the Monti della Laga massif.
Not only nature. The Via della Transumanza is dotted with ancient churches and picturesque villages such as Santo Stefano di Sessanio, San Pietro Avellana and Castel del Monte.
Way 100 Towers
It is called “Cammino 100 Torri” and is nothing more than a path that skirts the coast of Sardinia and does not go too far from the sea.
It is a challenging path that includes eight paths of different lengths, among which we remember the Via Catalana because it is longer, closer to the breathtaking views of the west coast and richer in medieval villages.
The Way of Saint Benedict
The Way of Saint Benedict starts from Norcia, passes through Subiaco and arrives in Montecassino retracing the important places of the life of the Saint and the entire order. It is one of the cammini in Italia più facile.
This is a suggestive path because it allows you to immerse yourself in the nature of the Sibillini Mountains and visit some Benedictine monasteries.
Via di Francesco
The Way of Francis aims to retrace the footsteps of Saint Francis, linking some important places of life and the dissemination of the faith of the saint.
Does this spiritual path cross the Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, starting from the Sanctuary La Verna in the province of Arezzo up to Rome.
Where to stay during the Paths of Italy
I Paths of Italy are many and very different but, being trips in several stages, require some organization regarding accommodation.
In reality along the way are scattered various facilities designed to meet any need of the traveller: pilgrim welcome, hostels, shelters and bivouacs.
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