Who said the mountains are only a winter destination? The romantic snow-capped peaks give way in summer to green valleys and dreamlike lakes that attract many tourists every year seeking peace and coolness. Italy offers a wealth of beautiful unspoiled locations to relax, practice sports and savor the unique dishes of mountain tradition. Discover with us the best places to spend your summer mountain holidays!
La Thuile – Aosta Valley
La Thuile is a small, very charming village nestled in a basin at the meeting point of two streams. The houses overlook the waters and are surrounded by forests and the peak of Petit Saint Bernard, which reaches 1,440 meters in height and naturally connects the Aosta Valley to France. In short, this is truly a fairytale place to spend a holiday dedicated to relaxation, far from the hectic city life.
The village is an excellent starting point to explore the surrounding area. From here you can easily reach Testa del Rutor, the peak over 3,400 meters high, home to the Rutor and Morion glaciers, among the most beautiful in Italy. You can also visit Lake d’Arpy, Lake Verney, and the Joux plateau. The La Thuile area is especially popular with athletes, trekkers, climbers, and mountain biking enthusiasts. But it also offers other types of leisure activities. The area is dotted with historical traces from Roman and medieval times, making for a fascinating
The La Thuile area is mainly frequented by athletes, trekkers, climbers, and mountain biking enthusiasts above all. But it also offers other types of leisure activities. The area is in fact dotted with historical traces from the Roman and medieval past, for a fascinating back in time. Lake Braies – Trentino Alto Adige
Lake Braies is a small alpine lake, but its fame now rivals that of Lake Garda, making it one of the most sought-after destinations in our country. This splendid body of water, with hues ranging from turquoise to emerald green,
is nestled against the rocky face of Croda del Becco, in the Puster Valley, and is rightly considered the pearl of the Dolomites. Getting to the lake is somewhat of an adventure, and there are numeroushiking trails
to explore. One of the most beautiful and easiest is the circular route that crosses the Fanes Senes Natural Park , just 3.6 km long with elevation changes of only a few meters, making it perfect for families and beginners.Equally charming are the itineraries that pass by mountain huts, such as 50 Malga Grunwaldalm and Malga Foyedora
, excellent spots to pause and discover not only the natural beauty of the area but especially its culinary delights! Auronzo di Cadore – VenetoAuronzo di Cadore
is one of the most beautiful holiday resorts in northern Italy to spend your
summer mountain holidays The town stretches across a wide valley crossed by the Ansiei river, overlooking on one side Lake Santa Caterina , while on the other it is surrounded by the Dolomites, including the stunning Three Peaks of Lavaredo. In short, the scenery here is truly breathtaking and alone worth the entire holiday! This destination, not yet as crowded as nearby Cortina d’Ampezzo, is ideal for those who want to spenda balanced holiday between adventure and social life
. But it is especially the perfect meeting place for those who want to dedicate their vacation to sports activities. From Auronzo, you can embark on many hiking trails, to reach for exampleMisurina and its lake
, as well as Monte Piana, the aforementioned Three Peaks of Lavaredoand the Somadida Nature Reserve . But not only trekking and climbing; on Lake Santa Caterina you can also enjoy water sportssuch as rowing. Gran Sasso – Abruzzo When talking about mountains in Italy, the Dolomites and northern resorts come to mind first, but Abruzzo also offers fairytale landscapes to spend unique holidays. Inside the
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park
When talking about mountains in Italy, the Dolomites and the northernmost resorts immediately come to mind, but Abruzzo also offers fairy-tale landscapes where you can spend a unique holiday. Within the Prati di Tivo , popular both in winter for its famous ski facilities and in summer. In the warm season, many sports can be practiced at Prati di Tivo. Besides climbing and trekking, within the Natural Park you can tryparagliding
, canyoning, and downhill biking. From here you can easily visit some of the natural wonders of this region, such as theCalderone
, the only glacier in the Apennines, Lake Campotostoand the beautiful Rocca di Calascio. Susa Valley – Piedmont The Susa Valley in Piedmont
is one of the most beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing places to spend your
summer holidays . Among the various towns in this vast area, the best known is undoubtedly Bardonecchia, a town offering all kinds of entertainment, including cultural and artistic. On the sports side, from Bardonecchia you can easily reachthe Militi Wall, Croz del Rifugio, and the Via Cordata of the Red Spire
, true pilgrimage sites for climbing enthusiasts. Likewise, Bardonecchia’s four valleys offer countless trails, mule tracks, and military roadsto explore the magnificent territory and stop at mountain pastures. Anyone in this area should not miss a visit to the Sacra di San Michele
, the spectacular abbey perched on Mount Pirchiriano, along the Via FrancigenaWe have seen that spending summer holidays in the mountains is truly a great way to disconnect and immerse yourself in pure and unspoiled nature.
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