Top Things to do in Italian Alps
Top Hotels in Italian Alps
- 1. Verona - Hotel Giulietta E Romeo
- 2. Excelsior Dolomites Life Resort
- 3. Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort
- 4. Opera Relais de Charme
- 5. Astoria Resort
- 6. Corte San Mattia - Agriturismo Verona
- 7. Hotel Diana Jardin & Spa
- 8. Hotel Benacus Malcesine
- 9. Hotel Angelo Engel
- 10. Gran Baita Hotel & Wellness Resort
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What to do and see in Italian Alps, Italian Alps: The Best Historic Walking Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Italian Alps, Italy including Lungomare Argentina, Piazza Duomo, Sentiero Viel del Pan, Merano Centro Storico, La Citta vecchia di Brunico, Colla Micheri Medieval Village, Centro Storico di Cervo, Piazza San Michele, Medieval Village of Canale, Road of 52 Tunnels.
Restaurants in Italian Alps
1. Lungomare Argentina
2. Piazza Duomo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,992 reviews
Reviewed By F8856SUsuet
Really pretty square, with amazing church and buildings, lots of coffee shops and loads of atmosphere
3. Sentiero Viel del Pan
4. Merano Centro Storico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,213 reviews
Reviewed By 654patndave831654 - Sydney, Australia
I went to see the Christmas Markets and was amazed. This beautiful city was surrounded by snow peaked mountains. The flowing icy river meandered through the edge of town, with a gorgeous walking pathway alongside. The autumn leaves almost all dropped off but still left a bit of colour behind. The Christmas Markets were full of warmly clad locals and tourists. The mulled wine, wurst, hot pretzels, and cold meats etc filled many stomachs that day. Christmas decorations were a aplenty. I walked through the town, over the bridges and into churches. It was a never ending source of excitement. I loved this city..so much. Will definitely go back.
5. La Citta vecchia di Brunico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 890 reviews
Reviewed By TatjanaM307 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
In case of bad weather when it is snowing, it is worth visiting the old town. The houses are interesting, visit the museum of prosciutto and a number of shops and try bombardino. Particularly worth seeing is a small shop with choice of shopping
6. Colla Micheri Medieval Village
7. Centro Storico di Cervo
8. Piazza San Michele
9. Medieval Village of Canale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 817 reviews
Canale di Tenno is an obligatory stop for those who desire to immerse themselves in the magic of a place of the past, where you breathe history, art and culture.The village, entrenched on a mountain slope halfway between Lake Garda and the Alps, has recently been included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy: note the narrow paved alleys, arcades, small internal squares, the houses set one against the other like in the ancient villages of the 13 century.The village was abandoned after the war, but lived again in the sixties thanks to a lively artistic and cultural scene. The Casa degli Artisti (Home of the Artists), dedicated to the painter Giacomo Vittone, is found here and is a residence and meeting place for artists from all of Europe.From the 428 metres of Canale you can admire the splendid Lake Garda, and the imposing mountains behind, or you can reach Lake Tenno, one of the cleanest stretch of water in Trentino, characterized by its intense turquoise colour and small islet.
Reviewed By 674ligiaj - Florida, United States
Always a pleasure going to Canale to start our hike to Lago di Tenno; it is definitely one of the most charming borgos in Italy.
10. Road of 52 Tunnels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 896 reviews
Reviewed By ICooksey54 - Bridgwater, United Kingdom
This walk is a hidden gem. It forms part of the Cima Palon mountain and the infamous Pasubio World War 1 battlefield. Before undertaking this I would suggest reading a little about the events that took place here between 1916 and 1918 to understand the significance of what you will experience. The area consists of high Alpine Mts, approx 6000 feet / 2000ms above sea level and on the southern fringes of the higher mts of the Dolomites. Although you will see many Italians wandering around the area in trainers and shorts be aware that it is a remote high mt environment and that in August it can turn very challenging with low visibility, thunderstorms and snow. Without mountain awareness and some basic skills of map reading and mountain safety it might get very unpleasant. There are very steep drop offs the Galleries path and in the tunnels you definitely need to have a head torch or phone with good light to pass through. Equally on hot days you will need sun cream and plenty of water as the route and descent require you to probably do 16 -20k with 2000m of ascent and descent across limestone mts where there is no water. There is a cafe at the start abd a mountain hut with drinks, meals and beds at the end of the road but still 1 hour below the summit of the Cima Palon. No climbing experience is needed or special kit but the climb is steady and relentless and on stony mule pathway consisting or rocky limestone ledges or gravel. There are significant vertical drops off the southern side of the Gallerie route and the easiest descent by the Scrirubbi Road, an easy but long walk back to the start. It will be a six hour day for sure. Mt Biking on the Tunnel route is NOT allowed but there are plenty of alternatives around and given the fact that it is battlefield and a sacred site in Italian history (plus a number of fatalities from bikers falling from the route) I would recommend that this is respected. There is also a Via Ferrata which starts near the tunnel entrance and follows the crest of the mountain ridge to the Refugio. Up above the Refugio lies the trenches and battle scars of the conflict where the Italian First Army halted the attack of the Austrian Hungarians at the Italian Tooth in 1916. There is a small chapel and ossuary cemetery high on the stony mountain with the remains of 5000 dead of both sides plus small walled area which are full of the scars of war, boots, barbed wire, bullets and shells etc. This is not the manicured battlefields of France but genuine very moving landscape untouched since 1916. It gives an all together different experience. The tunnel route was built over 9 months by the Italians so they could get supplies to their soldiers on the frontline as their original supply route ( the Srcirubbi Road) was easily shelled from the Austrian frontline and could only be used in the dark and with great difficulty. Once you realise the significance of what you walk along and the efforts that went into sending men to their deaths, the whole experience becomes far more than a mountain walk It is an astonishing and moving piece of mountain engineering and history and worth the time and effort to get there. It is in a remote location SE of Rovereto off the Paso Pasubio. There is a small parking area free to use as you first arrive or you can follow the road up to the start of the 52 Tunnels where there are now 2 large car parks where you will need to pay to park. There is also a small cafe complex at the start of the walk. It is a long slow drive to get there and an early start is recommended. It is not suitable for large motorhome based transport. Enjoy
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