I started going to the mountains when I was six years old. At that time, I had no real concept of nature, crowds, beauty or silence. I don’t know exactly what made me fall in love with the mountains. It certainly wasn’t because they were an easy environment. My father took me on some pretty strenuous hikes, where we slept alongside snoring people in sweaty, small and dark mountain huts… … Read more…
When people ask about the best time to hike in the Alps, they often expect a clear answer—one perfect month and several to avoid. In reality, the Alps don’t work that way. There is no single “right” or “wrong” time to go trekking. With the right knowledge of the terrain, proper planning, and an understanding of seasonal conditions, hiking in the mountains is possible all year round. The experience simply … Read more…
Do you want to organize a Family adventure in the Alps? Great idea, but be careful on choosing the right area and hike. The Alps are Europe’s most magnificent mountain range and hiking them with family is a memorable and incredible experience. With its towering peaks, peaceful forests, shimmering lakes, and charming alpine villages, the Alpine world offers families endless opportunities for discovery. Whether your children are taking their first … Read more…
How to Organize a Solo Hiking Adventure in the Alps Planning solo hiking adventure in the Alps is definitely a great idea, whether you are looking for someone to hike with, or you want a solo adventure. One of the most rewarding ways to experience Europe’s most iconic mountain range. The Alps offer endless trails, dramatic scenery, and the unique sense of freedom that comes with exploring it alone. Yet … Read more…
Part of our team has a special curriculum in school trips. The Alps offer an amazing opportunity for students to get an idea of Pristine Nature which is not very common in Europe where most of the environments are anthropized….
Part of our team has a special curriculum in school trips. The Alps offer an amazing opportunity for students to get an idea of Pristine Nature which is not very common in Europe where most of the environments are anthropized….
Part of our team has a special curriculum in school trips. The Alps offer an amazing opportunity for students to get an idea of Pristine Nature which is not very common in Europe where most of the environments are anthropized….
Overtourism has become one of the hottest travel topics in recent years. Overtourism in the mountains is also unfortunately happening….
Exploring the Italian Alps: Self-Guided Hikes vs. Guided Hikes The Italian Alps, with their stunning landscapes, alpine lakes, and rugged peaks, offer some of the most breathtaking hiking experiences in the world. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape into nature or an adventure filled with stunning vistas, choosing between a self-guided and a guided hike is an important decision. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and challenges of … Read more…
Welcome to Adagio Guesthouse: A Charming Escape in North Italy’s Enchanting Village! We just opened our new guesthouse. So if you are coming hiking in the north west italian alps and you need a room which is not in a big city, this is a very good option. Adagio Guesthouse is ready for you. This is the website: https://adagio-guesthouse.it Nestled at the foothills of the majestic mountains in North Italy, … Read more…
I want to make an update about COVID situation in Italy. As you may read in the newspaper, Europe’s COVID number of cases is rising. But as hospitalization and intensive care unit are under control the limitations are quite small. Vaccinations apparently are doing a great job to reduce the complications of getting COVID and that makes possible travelling and have access to all facilities including hotel and huts. You … Read more…
Hiking in Aosta Valley is a dream for all hikers. Not only there are big mountains covered with snow even in deep summer. Not only the biodiversity here is great and the hikes pretty wild and not so crowded. Not only it is home to Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso, and Matterhorn. Aosta Valley stands in Italy: which means great food, amazing wine, and a warm welcome. I personally … Read more…
UPDATE 10/05/2021: From the 15th of May the Travel restriction due to COVID-19 within Europe will be eased. There will be NO QUARANTINE. You’ll need to have one of those: Vaccine to COVID-19 Prove that you healed from COVID-19 within the last 6 months negative PCR within the previous 48 hours Check the rules yourself before to book but this should be the rule for the summer 2021. This would … Read more…
Which is the perfect timing for visiting the Alps? As every adventure the weather influence a lot the experience and this question can be a crucial question in many area. The short and easy way to answer this question is: anytime is good for hiking. But this can be misleading. Every season is very different one each other. And the different months offers different opportunities in terms of hiking. For … Read more…
Many people around the world can’t wait to plan finally their holidays. Our trips to the Alps in this weird 2020 were very few and we really hope many more people will be able to come to our magnificent mountains hiking in the Italian Alps starting as soon as possible. The situation right now is still not good. There are still many people infected with COVID and the social distancing … Read more…
2020 was not a normal year. One year ago, I hardly knew what “Pandemic” means. “Epidemic” was already bad enough. This is the year when everything was put into perspective. It brought up many problems that we had already as a society and as a species. And even though now we have good reason to think that with vaccines in launchpad, we could be out from this pandemic quite soon, … Read more…
Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB) or Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous trekking in the world. The place is gorgeous and the Mont Blanc is certainly one of the most beautiful mountain of the world. Said so, the Tour of Mont Blanc have a big problem: it is overcrowded and this is why many people should search for an alternative to Tour of Mont Blanc. As … Read more…
We can start again hike together, whenever you will want. In Italy, the Coronavirus hit hard, as in many other countries, unfortunately. We still don’t know how this Pandemic will affect our world but right now, here, the situation is getting back to what it used to be. Honestly, I do not want to call it “normality”, because I am quite skeptical about the way we were living, especially in … Read more…
Hi everybody. I wrote a post in the Trekking Alps blog about 40 days ago, at the start of the quarantine. We were supposed to have a lockdown for about 3 weeks to get rid of the virus, but of course, it was not enough. And now we passed the 40 days that make a quarantine…. a quarantine! So now I am happy I reached this milestone. I would have … Read more…
Covid-19 or Coronavirus is changing our lives. In Italy we felt it particularly hard but unfortunately, this is hitting the whole World. We have to patient. We all have to stop for a while what I personally like the most: traveling and meeting people. It is not easy. Luckily I have a wonderful family to spend time with and a beautiful home where to pass my spring and grow some … Read more…