Do you want to put on your boots but you are short of ideas regarding the destinations where you can make a good excursion?
Would you like an itinerary that nourishes the soul and is commensurate with the level of experience?
Let's see together 10 must-see destinations around the world for those who want to go trekking .
Trekking in Italy and abroad
Many times we limit ourselves to the views and we risk not opting for possibilities that could bring joy and novelty, even for those who go on vacation for years choosing the summer sea because they have never contemplated other options fall into this category.
The mountain also offers a lot in the summer and the choice of trekking in Italy can further expand towards destinations abroad.
Of course, a country that goes, customs that change, but the golden rules of those who go trekking are respect for nature and for those who walk alongside us.
It also takes technique and knowledge and therefore some practical precautions such as not lying in the fields without thinking about the ticks, not going without socks that protect the ankles in case of snakes or vipers, but also have special attention if they meet not so much wolves or wild boars, which are considered ferocious but in reality do not give much more to fear from the real dangerous animals that are wild and unpolluted dogs, who are not afraid of anything and do not know rules of pack or safeguard of puppies.
Many of these things are not known and yet they are useful information for a peaceful and full of goia trekking holiday .
Now let's discover together 10 wonderful destinations for trekking in the world.
Trekking in Italy
Trekking in Piedmont: the great Biellese crossing
The itinerary of the Biella area is a ring and guarantees the walking of paths and mule tracks of unspeakable beauty.
It includes various stages and the difference in height is between 300 meters and 1500, but there are more than 2000 kilometers articulated in paths at any level of difficulty, from the Alta via della fede which is a fairly simple route up to the Grande Traversata delle Alpi. If you happen to go to the Vermoglio information and tourism center, ask for details about the Parco della Bessa.
Trekking in Umbria: Valnerina and the area around Terni
If you think that Umbria is just bad cheeses and salami: Umbria has plenty of possibilities for endless hiking trails .
The green heart of Italy, on the border with the Marche, assures you for example an unmissable trek at the Pilato lakes and on Mount Vettore (2476 m).
Going into the period before the summer, you will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the Piangrande flowering with the immense wonder of lentil flowers and other plant species.
You can then choose to explore the mountains of Castelluccio di Norcia or climb to the summit of Monte Cucco.
Even the meadows and woods on the mountains of Santa Rita in Cascia have their extreme beauty and mystical aura. The peaks of the Valnerina are also extraordinary (Arrone, Ferentillo and the Parco Fluiviale del Nera are worth a visit).
You cannot miss the itineraries around the Marmore Falls and the Piediluco Lake in the province of the city of lovers, Terni . Umbria also appears to be an excellent region for cycling.
There are many abandoned towns or ancient trade routes, oil trails and monasteries. Many decide to tackle the path of St. Francis and touch various places of worship.
Trekking in Cilento
You will have heard of Salento, but of ... Cilento? In this wonderful area you can go horse riding, walking, canoeing and mountain biking .
It is in fact an area to be explored, starting from the Alburni mountains and ending with Monte Pollino, passing through the Grotta di San Michele and Monte Olivella.
Also rich in culture, given the large number of young people returning to their native countries. Associations and new ways of being together are born, as in the case of the Cilento Scetate Association! based in Laurino.
Trekking in Pantelleria: Monte Gelsifer and much more
Trekking without giving up the sea is possible. Pantelleria is the destination of many, but among these many in reality, if we see well, there are some who really love the island, different from the others, very wild, with sometimes inaccessible access to the sea, with hidden caves and pure corners of beauty to be discovered.
We are not just talking about diving, but also about real trekking excursions . Many resources on the subject of trekking in Pantelleria are also offered online by an expert on all, a captivating and never confused writer, a man who, when he narrates the island, has irony, precision and great enthusiasm, Giuseppe D'Aietti who also organizes trekking to Pantelleria.
We recommend the book L'Isola di Pantelleria, written by Angelo D'Aietti, notary, father of Giuseppe. A text full of photographic material, absolutely to put in the backpack before leaving.
The news of recent and tragic fires that occurred on the island this spring 2016 must not discourage: many paths have remained intact, the vegetation is thick and alive, the wind always whispers with poetry and the excursions that can be done are always extraordinary.
The trails on Mount Gelsifer are of appalling beauty, formed by one of the island's most recent volcanic emissions, dating back to around 9, 000 years ago.
Then there is this immense and splendid sea that laps the island and that wets your eyes from afar, as you walk on a land that is overflowing with all its volcanic energy.
Sea lovers? Here are the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world
Trekking in Sicily: Madonie, Nebrodi, etc.
Okay, you will understand that we are ferocious lovers of the south, but Sicily has seen recent fires of an unclear nature and in any case linked to malicious and intimidating acts. This is why it is important to nurture tourism and visit places that nevertheless remain splendid.
Don't miss the Castelbuono area and the beautiful area of the Parco delle Madonie (the link to the site of Mario Cicero and Laetitia Bourget, a family that organizes excursions that are free for children, complete with donkeys and the chance to experience the manna production phases up close).
Don't miss the Nebrodi and Torre Salsa, Pantalica, the craters of Etna. A must is the Ficuzza wood.
If you want to learn more, we recommend a text dedicated to the 50 most beautiful trails in Sicily, written by Carmelo Sgandurra, Eduardo Di Trapani, Marilisa Vassallo.
Trekking in the world
Trekking in Pakistan: K2 and Karakorum
In this magical and warm land, trekking becomes truly unforgettable. A typical trekking path includes departure from Askole, which can be reached by jeep from Skardu .
Climb slowly along the valley of the Braldu river, up to the Concordia, a triumph of spiers, rocky walls, ice. The bulk that overlooks and fills the eyes is that of K2 and all around are the peaks of the Karakorum.
Trekking in India: at the source of the Ganges
Lovers of international trekking cannot fail to explore the springs of the Ganges. The most popular region is Uttarakhand, in the presence of the major peaks of India, such as Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Shivling .
Rishikesh, home to numerous "ashrams" and religious institutes, is the first leg of the journey.
Then we usually visit Uttarkashi, full of traditions, colors, smells. A visit deserves Gangotri, where the ancient temple of the goddess Ganga rises. Here you can see mountains that go over 7000 meters.
Trekking in Bolivia: Uyuni, the white desert
The desert as a therapy . The extreme choice of a very particular trek. Uyuni is the largest salty desert in the world and it is a white expanse inserted between volcanoes, a natural spectacle of incredible beauty.
The eyes can be filled with the beauty of the great frozen mountains of the Cordillera Real and the impenetrable forests of the Amazon.
The unique silence experienced between the mountains of the Nevado Condoriri and Huayna Potosì, with peaks over 6, 000 meters high and the valleys of the pre-cordillera.
Breathtaking views towards the canyons below and towards the mountains. Don't miss the Madid i National Park, the Amazonian heart of Bolivia.
Farew trekking in Patagonia: Glaciers and Tierra del Fuego
A world to be explored with endless possibilities for trekking of different levels and intensity. Whether they are the Torres del Paine g hiacciai & Trekking or the Tierra del Fuego Trekking, or the Perito Moreno and Fitz Roy Trekking glacier, the "W" of the Torres del Paine or the continental glaciers, Patagonia offers many possibilities.
It can be explored starting from Southern Patagonia (Ushuaia + Paine + El Calafate + El Chaltén) up to Northern Patagonia (Bariloche + San Martín de los Andes + Junín de los Andes). If there is physical training and a great desire to walk, the adventures in this part of the world are assured.
Trekking in Nepal: Manaslu
Trekking in Manaslu is a popular destination for many, although quite challenging as a route. It is 7/8 hours a day of walking, with fairly important slopes.
It is a suggestive climb that those who love mountain climbing will appreciate without a doubt. Great is the cultural variety of the whole region and the area is "restricted", that is limited to a specific number of excursionists per year, accompanied by a liaison officer. Some steps in case of snow may require the use of crampons.
