Italy Hiking & Walking Tours

Four Season Guides

Guided Hiking and Walking Tours in Italy

Two Ways to Explore Italy

Italy gives you two of Europe's great walking experiences in one country, and they could not feel more different. In the north, the Dolomites rise in sheer limestone towers above green valleys and turquoise lakes, some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Alps. Far to the south, the Amalfi Coast falls in terraced lemon groves and pastel villages to the Mediterranean. Our guided Italy tours take you into both, on foot, with local guides and the logistics handled from the moment you land.


Choose the trip that fits how you like to travel. In the Dolomites, take on our most adventurous Italy itinerary with a rugged hut-to-hut journey through the mountains, or base yourself in the mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo and day-hike to a different corner of the range each day. On the Amalfi Coast, trade the high peaks for coastal footpaths, island walks, and the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Whichever experience you choose, we take care of the accommodations, transportation, most meals, and day-to-day logistics, leaving you free to focus on the hiking, the places you’re exploring, and the experience itself.

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Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour
  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Trip Style: Lodge-based
  • Difficulty: Level 9/10
  • Distance:~ 50 miles
Starting At $5,350
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Dolomites of Cortina Lodge-Based Hiking Tour
  • Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Trip Style: Lodge-based
  • Difficulty: Level 6/10
  • Distance:~35 miles
Starting At $4,450
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Italy’s Amalfi Coast Hiking & Walking Tour
  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Trip Style: Lodge-based
  • Difficulty: Level 4/10
  • Distance:~30 miles
Starting At $4,900
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Every Detail, Taken Care Of

“This truly was the trip of a lifetime with wonderful friends. Our guides, Chris and Johannes seamlessly met the group needs. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable about history. Our accommodations and meals exceeded expectations. 10/10 recommend this trip!"

Revonda M.

What to Expect on a Four Season Guides Italy Tour

Days on the Trail, Nights Well Spent

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Hand-Picked Lodging, From Mountain Hotels to Rifugios

Where you stay is part of the character of each trip. Our lodge-based Dolomites tour uses a comfortable hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo as a home base, while the hut-to-hut journey trades some comforts for rustic mountain rifugios, often with shared rooms and bathrooms in spectacular high-country settings. On the Amalfi Coast, comfortable hotels in Naples and Agerola put you close to the islands, archaeological sites, villages, and coastal trails.

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Regional Food, Every Night

Italian mountain cooking is made for long days outside. In the Dolomites, expect hearty regional fare, handmade pasta, polenta, and mountain cheeses, served in the refuges and local restaurants. On the Amalfi Coast, meals lean coastal and sun-grown, with regional dishes and local wine among the lemon groves and hillside towns. Most meals are included, from dinner on your first day through breakfast on your last.

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Active Days, Fully Supported

Each of our Italy trips offers a different style of active travel. Our lodge-based Dolomites tour combines challenging mountain hikes with the comfort of returning to Cortina each evening, while the hut-to-hut itinerary is the most rugged and demanding of the three, with sustained mountain hiking, remote overnight stays, and everything you need carried on your back for portions of the journey. The Amalfi Coast offers a gentler mix of coastal hiking, village walks, island exploration, and cultural sightseeing. Throughout each trip, our guides manage the route, transportation, and daily logistics so you can stay immersed in the experience.

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Local, Certified Guides

Your trip is led by experienced, licensed, and medically-trained local guides who know these mountains and coastlines. In the Dolomites, that means EU-certified mountain guides; on the Amalfi Coast, licensed local trekking and site guides. They lead the walking, read the weather, and bring the history and culture of each region to life along the way.

Small Groups, Two Guides

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Our Italy trips run in small groups, on average 8 to 10 guests, and once a group passes seven travelers we add a second guide. It keeps the pace personal and the attention high, whether you are crossing a high pass in the Dolomites or walking into a hill town above the Amalfi Coast.

A Company Guests Trust

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Travelers choose Four Season Guides for the same reasons wherever we operate: seasoned, full-time guides and a reputation built over more than a thousand 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor. You get the same standard of care in Italy that our guests count on across every destination.

All-Inclusive, Start to Finish

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We handle the logistics so you can be on vacation. Airport transfers, transportation throughout the trip, accommodations, most meals, and your hiking gear are all included, along with a detailed trip information packet when you book. You show up ready to walk, and we take care of the rest.

The Four Season Difference

Why Hike Italy With Four Season Guides

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Best Time to Hike in Italy

Plan Your Seasonal Adventure

SPRING

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March-May

The Amalfi Coast comes alive in spring, with warm days, blooming hillsides, and thinner crowds on the coastal paths, one of the best windows for that trip. In the Dolomites, the high trails and passes are still under snow through much of the spring, and the mountain hiking season has not yet opened.

sUMMER

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June-August

Summer is the heart of the Dolomites hiking season, with long days, wildflower meadows, and the high passes open, though early-season snow and fast-changing mountain weather are always possible. On the Amalfi Coast, summer is hot and busy, better suited to shorter walks and swims than to long climbs in the midday sun.

FALL

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September to October

Early fall is a beautiful time in both regions. The Dolomites often hold warm, clear days into September as the summer crowds thin, and the Amalfi Coast returns to comfortable walking temperatures and a quieter pace. The mountain season winds down as autumn sets in, so check each trip's scheduled departures.

WINTER

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December-February

Winter closes the hiking season in the Dolomites, when snow turns the range over to skiers and snowshoers. The Amalfi Coast is quiet and cool, more a time for sightseeing than for its signature coastal walks. Our guided Italy hiking and walking tours run in the warmer months.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking in Zion

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Hiking in Italy

  • When is the best time to hike in Italy?

    It depends on the region. The Dolomites have a summer mountain season, roughly late June through September, when the high trails and passes are open. The Amalfi Coast is best in the milder shoulder months of spring and fall, when the coastal paths are comfortable and far less crowded. Check the scheduled departures for each Four Season Guides trip when you choose your dates.

  • What hiking and walking tours does Four Season Guides offer in Italy?

    We offer three guided trips. The Dolomites Hut-to-Hut Hiking Tour is a point-to-point trek across the range, staying in mountain refuges. The Dolomites of Cortina Lodge-Based Hiking Tour day-hikes from one comfortable base in Cortina d'Ampezzo. And Italy's Amalfi Coast Hiking and Walking Tour blends coastal trails and island walks with visits to Pompeii, Vesuvius, and Capri.

  • Should I choose the hut-to-hut or the lodge-based Dolomites tour?

    Both explore the Italian Dolomites; the difference is how you travel. The lodge-based tour is the more moderate of the two: you day-hike with a light pack and return each night to the same hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The hut-to-hut tour is more demanding, with longer days, bigger elevation changes, and nights in mountain refuges as you cross the range on foot.

  • How fit do I need to be, and are there age limits?

    These are active trips on rocky, uneven terrain, so you should be comfortable hiking several days in a row. The Amalfi Coast tour is the most moderate, the lodge-based Dolomites tour is moderately challenging, and the hut-to-hut Dolomites trek is the most strenuous. Minimum ages vary by trip: 12 for the lodge-based Dolomites tour, and 18 for the hut-to-hut and Amalfi Coast tours.

  • What is included on a Four Season Guides Italy tour?

    Quite a lot. Every trip includes your local guides, accommodations, transportation during the tour, airport transfers, and most meals, from dinner on the first day through breakfast on the last. Hiking gear such as backpacks and trekking poles is provided, and you receive a detailed trip information packet when you book. Flights, travel insurance, and personal expenses are not included.

  • Where do the Italy trips begin and end?

    Both Dolomites tours begin and end at Venice Marco Polo Airport, with a private group transfer into the mountains and back. The Amalfi Coast tour begins and ends at Naples International Airport. Airport transfers are included on every trip, so your guide meets you at the start and sees you off at the finish. On the Dolomites hut-to-hut trek, plan return flights from Venice no earlier than mid-afternoon.

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