Walking Holidays in Italy
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From flexible centre-based to unique hut-to-hut treks, discover our walking holidays in the Italian Dolomites and Tuscany.
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From flexible centre-based to unique hut-to-hut treks, discover our walking holidays in the Italian Dolomites and Tuscany.
Our walking holidays in Italy are 25 years in the making... and nobody does it better!
With their explosive shapes and unique colours, the Dolomites are perhaps the world’s most majestic mountains. We have a rich variety of Dolomites walking holidays, and on each one you will find yourself mesmerised at every turn. Whatever your level of fitness, we provide tried and tested routes in unforgettable mountain landscapes.
If you prefer to unpack a suitcase and settle into a charmingly authentic hotel, check out our centre-based walking holidays in the Dolomites. Alternatively, how about a week of hiking in Tuscany, with its rolling hills and exquisite medieval villages? Collett’s was built on the excellence and popularity of its centre-based holidays, most of which feature the support of a dedicated Walks Team, which hosts daily a greatly appreciated (and entirely optional) Collett’s institution called Office Hour, where you can glean helpful tips and advice, whilst swapping stories with other guests over a relaxing pre-dinner drink.
Additionally, our range of hut-to-hut walking holidays will surely captivate higher level adventurers. Here is an opportunity to venture into remote corners of the Dolomites on truly memorable point-to-point walking experiences, staying in mountain lodges, known as ‘rifugios,’ where camaraderie prevails amongst walkers, as they enjoy surprisingly good accommodation, fabulous food, and spellbinding views from panoramic sun terraces.
A winter addition to these Italian walking holidays is a range of skiing and snowshoeing holidays, all of which expose you to some of Europe’s prettiest winter landscapes.
Find your perfect walking holiday in Italy below or by using the filters on our Find A Holiday page. Then simply click the Enquire or Book Now buttons on the holiday pages, and soon, with the help of our experienced team, your holiday will be a plain-sailing reality.
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Our centre-based walking holidays in Italy
We provide two tantalising centre-based walking holidays in the Italian Dolomites. Firstly, our signature holiday in Corvara, honed over more than 25 years! Whatever your level of fitness, you choose day-to-day from a wide range of memorable walks, whilst our local Walks Team is at hand to support you throughout your stay. All our walks are presented in your Walk Pack, which awaits you on your arrival, along with a good area map, a robust Holiday Handbook and tips on how to use our smartphone navigation App.
Our Tuscany walking holiday is based in the gorgeous Val d’Orcia. Explore medieval hilltop villages against a backdrop of dreamy rolling hills during this self-guided walking holiday. Choose daily between a longer hike or a shorter, leisurely walk. In addition, our own Walks Host is here to support you throughout your stay.
Italian Dolomites
The original Collett’s single-centre walking holiday in Italy's magical Dolomites is all about flexibility. You choose dates, duration, accommodation and grade of wow-factor walks.Tuscany
Venture out on the best walking in Tuscany on a holiday in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage gem. This walking holiday is a foodie's delight with world-beating wines and tantalising cuisine.
Hut-to-hut walking in
the Italian Dolomites
These unique point-to-point walking holidays in Italy are perfect for adventurous walkers, who crave something special. Spend your days on iconic high mountain trails, such as the Alta Via 1, that lead to your next overnight stop, which will be a traditional mountain lodge, known locally as a ‘rifugio.’ Expect breathtaking scenery, dramatic mountain trails, and unforgettable sunrise views.
Whilst time on the mountain is extensive, these holidays are not exclusively the terrain of the super-fit. Our carefully designed itineraries cater for a variety of fitness levels. Whether you choose the moderately-graded Pale di San Martino Tour, or the more challenging Alta Via 2, you’ll find routes that are rewarding, manageable, and abundant in remarkable views.
Village-to-village walking in the Italian Dolomites
If you are seeking a slightly more comfortable point-to-point walking adventure, our ‘Discover the Dolomites’ village-to-village holiday might be the perfect fit.
Your week is a dramatic circumnavigation of the colossal, cathedral-like Sella massif (3152m) whilst spending your nights in traditional Tyrolean villages at handpicked accommodations, all with majestic backdrops.
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Our skiing & snowshoeing holidays in Italy
Italy isn’t just a dream destination for summer walkers, it’s also an exceptional winter playground. At Collett’s, the snowy season gives us a wonderful opportunity to offer a range of centre-based skiing holidays and guided Ski Safaris in the Italian Dolomites. These holidays expose you to the vastness and beauty of Dolomiti Superski, whilst confirming its reputation as one of the most technologically enlightened ski destinations in the world.
For a slower-paced alternative, our snowshoeing & winter walking holidays in South Tyrol’s Val Aurina offer a truly magical winter escape. Your base is a fabulous 4* spa hotel, which is an outstanding springboard to an abundance of winter hiking trails, snowshoeing routes and cross-country ski tracks.
Centre-Based Skiing Holidays
Let us find you the perfect accommodation for a resort-based skiing holiday on the celebrated Sellaronda, including airport transfers from Venice to the first-class resorts of Arabba or Corvara.Ski Safari Holidays
Accompanied by our guide, ski from region to region on a comprehensive tour of Dolomiti Superski. This is endless, adventure-filled skiing paired with memorable accommodation, food and drink.Snowshoeing & Winter Walking Holidays
Nestled in the South Tyrol, the Val Aurina is a haven for self-guided winter holidays, abundant with hiking trails, snowshoeing routes and cross-country ski tracks.Why book with Collett's?
Unforgettable walks
We've walked the walks and only bring you the best. Self-guide at your own pace, supported by clear and detailed route notes.
With you every step
Outstanding personal service throughout - from our friendly UK enquiries team to our trusted local partners.
Handpicked hotels with warm hospitality
Relax in authentic family-run hotels with fabulous local cuisine. All perfect springboards to the best walks in the area.
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Italy walking holidays FAQs
The best time to go walking in the Dolomites is between June to late September. In June and July you can experience alpine flowers at their finest while in bloom. September is then often an ideal month with cooler temperatures and a more relaxed atmosphere. Availability in August can be limited as this is the main holiday period for European countries, when both the trails and towns will be busier. Take a look at our blog for more information on walking in the Dolimites by month.
Absolutely not! Our centre-based holidays offer walks of all grades to suit all abilities. from absolute beginners who can enjoy the easier tracks and trails, to more experienced or seasoned walkers who can tackle more challenging high‑mountain routes – our Walk Packs have something for everybody. Terrain will vary from route to route but again there is a mixture of woodland trails, gravel tracks, rocky mountain paths, and scree paths. Our on-the-ground Walks Team are always available throughout your holiday to help you find the right walks for your skill and fitness level.
You can read more about walking for beginners in the Dolomites or about the more challenging hikes on our blog, Mountain Views.
Corvara, nestled high in the Alta Badia, is the perfect base for a walking holiday in the Italian Dolomites. This is exactly why Collett’s has been running walking holidays here since 1997! With unrivalled access to walks of all grades, excellent bus services and plenty of chairlifts and cable cars to help you on your way this is the perfect base for a walking holiday. Take a look at our Italian Dolomites destination guide to find out why.
Whilst a hire car will give you compete flexibility (especially on your arrival and departure days) there really is no need to hire a car because all our featured walks can be easily accessed using the free and regular local public bus services. Our reliable airport transfers also make your travel between Venice Marco Polo and Corvara quick and easy – just sit back and enjoy the views!
