Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Italy is your passport to 70 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike Dolomites, explore the Italian Lakes, and stroll Sardinia’s coast.

Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Italy Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Special features – on Italy highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Italian Lakes, Campania and the Amalfi Coast, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Sicily, Dolomites and Stelvio, Sardinia, Umbria and Le Marche, Liguria and Western and Maritime Alps Essential info at your fingertips – walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 70 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Italy, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Italy, is perfect for those planning to explore Italy on foot. Looking for more information on Italy? Check out Lonely Planet’s Italy guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Italy and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.

Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Savour bird’s-eye views of the Amalfi Coast; gaze over glaciers and braided river valleys; and wander among vineyards, olive groves and farmsteads.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Italy:

• Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventure
• Each walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficulty rating (easy, moderate, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and hiking tips
• Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete
• ‘Also try’ recommendations introduce additional walks nearby
• ‘Our Picks’ section highlights the best: coastal, mountain, history, off-the-beaten-track and foodie walk experiences
• Local travel experts share their favourite walks
• Essential ‘Toolkit’ on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and more
• Covers: The Italian Lakes, Campania & The Amalfi Coast, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Sicily, The Dolomites & Stelvio, Sardinia, Umbria & Le Marche, Liguria, The Western & Maritime Alps

Set out on foot with Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Italy and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.