Hiking in Italy -Walking holidays in Italy- The Sibillini Mountains & Le Marche

To really get under it's skin you should try hiking Italy off the beaten track and immersing yourself on an italian walking holiday in the heart of Le Marche's stunning countryside.

The Villa is ideally positioned for a walking holiday in Italy. Situated on the edge of the Sibillini Mountains National Park and only 2km from the medieval town of Sarnano in this wonderful part of Le Marche, Italy. The whole area is dissected by networks of hiking trails and old mule tracks; which are well marked on the maps that open the whole area up for independent Italy walking holidays. From the villa there are many circular routes around Sarnano for walkers of all abilities

Self guided / DIY Walking in Italy  & Hiking holidays in Italy

Why pay more for a guided hiking holiday in Italy if you are a capable hiker and map reader. We now offer our clients over 20 detailed Italy hiking itineraries to allow you to fully appreciate the breathtaking Le Marche scenery that surrounds the Villa. The walks and hikes range from easy to challenging and all include maps and detailed instructions, distances and the height being climbed.

Italy Walking holidays in Le Marche and its rolling hills

If you prefer a more gentle Italy walking holiday as opposed to a full on Italy hiking holiday in the mountains, then there are a variety of circular walks available from the villa, ranging from 2-30 km. These are generally easy or only moderately challenging and most follow white unmade roads through the ancient medieval villages of the Monti Azzuri, or, Blue Mountains of Le Marche, across the many rivers and rolling hills around Sarnano and most pass by a local osteria or trattoria for essential refuelling. All the routes we have selected for our walking holidays in Italy have amazing views of the Mountains and a number enter the Sibillini National Park.

Sibillini Mountains, Italy Hiking holidays

Guests who prefer Italy hiking holidays in more mountainous terrain, can also request circular itineraries for a large variety of hikes in the Sibillini national park, these range from moderate walking to challenging hiking and trekking and many follow the mountain ridges at 2000 metres with views of the Adriatic to the East and Umbria to the West. Where possible, our Italy hiking routes pass by Mountain refuges which are open for sumptuous lunches or a drink in the Summer or at weekends in Spring and Autumn.

The Sibillini National Park - useful resources for hiking Italy holidays and walking Italy holidays

The National Park tourist office has a detailed topographical map for your Marche walking holiday in Italy and a wealth of information on the area, its geology, geography, flora, fauna and they also produce itineraries (although many are only in Italian) and lead themed guided walks throughout the spring, summer and autumn months. The National Parks Italy hiking & Italy walking varies in difficulty and terrain and most walks aim to introduce the visitor to the Park's history, wildlife and the area's artisans. The Alpine Club of Italy (CAI) also arrange a similar schedule of hiking that leave the local town Sarnano on most Spring and Summer weeknds. We can also arrange for a qualified guide for all or part of your Italy walking holiday, they are extremely knowledgable about local paths, terrain, flora and fauna and cost about €100 per day.