Tours to Italy — hiking, trekking and other active recreation

The streets of Florence are charming, the canals of Venice are delightful, the catwalks of Milan are stunning. But we offer something even better – let’s make your tour to Italy active, sporty, adventure and even extreme! During such a trip you will discover a fashionable country from a new side. You will see how gorgeous its nature is, and you will learn how driving emotions the Apennines can give.

An active holiday in the cultural center of Europe can be rich and varied, and we will make it just that. Historical places and monuments are subtly woven into the ExtremeGuide route; the sports component of our program is harmoniously combined with the excursion.

To ensure you enjoy Italy to the fullest, we offer comprehensive tours that include the following types of activities:

  • Trekking – exploration of the Dolomites, South Tyrol, the foothills of Mont Blanc and other parts of the Apennines. Conquering a beautiful region on your own two feet – what could be better in the modern world?
  • Climbing – conquest of the Matterhorn, both along the Hernli ridge (easier option) and along the Leon ridge (the choice of the experienced). Or, for example, the assault on Mont Blanc, including along the Papal Route. With ExtremeGuide you will visit the iconic peaks of the Apennines.

Yes, as part of a tour of Italy you will also be able to travel through the lands of Switzerland and France. Our route promises a real adventure, 8-13 days long, during which you will get acquainted with the beauty, cuisine, and culture of several countries of old Europe. Pack your backpack and hit the road!

Climate and mountain peaks

The Apennines enjoy warm Mediterranean sunshine, high humidity and abundant vegetation. Although the Alps are a completely different story. You will see this already in the foothills of Mont Blanc, not even by storming the peak itself, but during a hike in Italy. Trekking around the peak provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate how nature changes over a total elevation difference of 11 thousand meters.

For example, the resort of Chamonix will greet you with meadows and snow — such a picturesque contrast. And having risen higher, 2.5 km above sea level, and passing by the plateau de Carla Veyron and the Col du Brevent pass, you will see majestic glaciers. Well, going a little lower, you will find yourself among the forests of Courmayeur stretching to the sky. And all this, let us remind you, during one trekking tour — a trip to Italy is always full of impressions, even in an express format and without backpacks.

The mountains, of course, have their own microclimate, and each peak has its own character:

  • Matterhorn looks like a pyramid and has relatively steep slopes; it is open to all winds and therefore requires careful preparation before climbing.
  • Mont Blanc, if you go through the Papal Way, surprises with its virgin purity. Are there other mountains in which you feel like a pioneer, especially famous and iconic ones? Yes, and you will see this on a tour from ExtremeGuide, conquering Tête Blanche, one of the most picturesque peaks in Italy.
  • Dolomites offer relatively easy routes, but they will be a real boon for ancient explorers. They provide an opportunity to thoroughly admire mountain lakes and rocky landscapes. This is the Maldives, only 50 million years later — touch the past and the future.

Tours in Italy — features and differences

ExtremeGuide programs have three important features. Firstly, each of our routes is original – literally every tour of Italy turns into a unique adventure, also thanks to our guides. Secondly, any such trip is eventful: in less than two weeks of trekking you have time to visit a dozen iconic places, from hospitable villages of South Tyrol to wild alpine lakes. Thirdly, all programs are comprehensive and combine several types of activities: for example, hiking can be easily combined with sightseeing tours or climbing the best peaks of the Apennines.

Of course, all these benefits are fully felt only with proper organization of the tour, so contact ExtremeGuide and we will take care of the quality of your trip to Italy. Our guides will not only offer an original route, but will also guide you along it, with hundreds of timely tips along the way and concern for your safety.

Climbing level

It all depends on the specific peak:

  • Mont Blanc is a magnet for experienced climbers who are prepared to withstand bad weather and can withstand temperatures down to -15 0C.
  • Matterhorn requires good physical preparation (and high moral) and involves individual work with a guide.
  • The Alpine foothills of Italy are well suited for beginners, so you only need good physical fitness to take part in the tour.

ExtremeGuide experts will advise you in more detail on each specific route. And if necessary, they will help with training and packing backpacks. Contact us to professionally organize a tour to Italy, and the trip will be great.