DOBBIACO – Autumn at Lake Dobbiaco, in Val Pusteria, is a palette of colors: the leaves of the trees are tinged with red, purple and gold while the peaks are covered with the first snow. The area offers walks in the foliage of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Fanes-Senes-Braies natural parks, while in the evening the starry sky offers unique emotions from the glass cubes of the Skyview Chalets, buildings in wood and glass that welcome guests under the roof that it disappears to let in the sparkle of the stars and the colors of autumn.
An engaging experience, which continues walking along the path around Lake Dobbiaco, or immersed in the warm waters of the whirlpool on the terrace of your chalet. Info: skyview-chalets.com Also in South Tyrol it is possible to retrace the journey of the historic Renon cogwheel train between beautiful natural views and the foliage to be admired from the windows of the wooden trains. At the beginning of the twentieth century the train traveled the stretch from Bolzano to the village of Renon, at an altitude of 1,154 meters; today it stops in the hamlet of Collalbo, after an 18-minute journey. Hiking trails start from the stops, such as the “Freud walk”, named after the psychoanalyst who came here on holiday in 1911. Info: ritten.com In Trentino the foliage of the Paganella plateau is a unique spectacle created by the thousand colors of the Fai della Paganella woods and those of the lakes and white peaks of the Brenta Dolomites. In these weeks of autumn you go hiking in the foliage of the Respiro park, where you walk alone or with a guide among the plants that change color and practice forest bathing which, thanks to immersion in the forest, helps reduce stress. , to normalize blood pressure and to raise the immune system. The itineraries around Lake Nembia and Lake Molveno are also panoramic, among the most beautiful in Italy; here, in fact, it is possible to follow one of the numerous walking routes, such as the one that leads to the Ciclamino hut, or to cycle along one of the many itineraries open until 3 November. It is also possible to visit cellars and taste dishes of polenta, mushrooms and game in the mountain huts and refuges. Info: visitdolomitipaganella.it The Alpine peaks surrounding Livigno, a Lombard town located on a plateau at 1,800 meters above sea level, almost on the border with Switzerland, are transformed into a palette of colors. Little Tibet, as the Valtellina plateau is called, offers many sports, cultural and gastronomic activities. We walk along the paths that are lost among the lakes and in the foliage, following the advice of the alpine guides; among the most beautiful walks there is the one that starts from Livigno and arrives after an hour and 40 minutes at the panoramic waterfalls of the Val Nera.
Those who love cycling have 3,200 kilometers of GPS mapped trails at their disposal; among the most scenic routes there is the “tour of the Tee” among the wooden huts: the route lasts 2 hours and 30 and offers breathtaking views between ups and downs, changes of pace and perspectives.
The path in Val Federia is also worthwhile, where you cycle through pastures, woods and huts. Finally we discover the territory at MUs, the ethnographic museum of Livigno, open from Friday to Sunday. Info: livigno.eu The woods of Emilia Romagna offer a spectacular variety of colors in these autumn weeks: yellow, orange, red and amber color the foliage of the trees and invite you to immerse yourself in nature for excursions exciting.
15 kilometers from Parma you can stroll in the Boschi di Carrega regional park, a monumental green area that houses historic villas and palaces including the Casino de Boschi where the Empress Maria Luisa also lived. The wood, dotted with Turkey oaks and chestnut trees, is full of paths that lead to beautiful lakes; during the walk, hanging from the trees, it is possible to find the Blowinginthewoods ampoules, which contain messages to read and photograph.
A little more than an hour and a half from Genoa, the Aveto park is located in one of the most important naturalistic areas of the Ligurian Apennines: it is rich in chestnut trees, hazelnuts, beech trees and oaks but the pearl of this wonderful park is the lake of Lame, at 1,048 meters high, one of the few glacial ice in Liguria. In autumn, its waters reflect the colors of the foliage, from red to orange and yellow with the green of the fir trees that enhance the show.
In the woods of Umbria you can walk in the foliage to discover products of the earth, from mushrooms to chestnuts and truffles, and taste local delicacies, from oil to cured meats. From 29 October to 1 November Montone, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, organizes the suggestive “forest festival”: roasted chestnuts, mushrooms and truffles alongside embroidery, wrought iron utensils, inlaid wooden objects and artistic ceramics. It is an opportunity to discover small artisan and gastronomic production companies: cured meats, jams, honeys, cheeses, extra virgin olive oil of the rare “Gentile da Montone” variety and vinosanto from smoked grapes from the Upper Tiber Valley, garrison Slow Food. In addition to the tastings, there will be meetings with local producers, who talk about the small vineyards that surround the houses of the farmers, the families who have kept centuries-old barrels and the mother yeast handed down by their ancestors. There are many proposals dedicated to children: from street jugglers to soap bubble shows, from animated readings and screenings of shorts for children, curated by Umbria Film Festival, to concerts and theater performances. It is an opportunity to discover the village, 40 kilometers north of Perugia, with its narrow and winding streets, exposed stairways, arches, squares and stone houses, interspersed with breathtaking natural views. Info: comunemontone.it Also in Umbria it is possible to participate in the guided walks of the association “I Tuoi Cammini” among woods, hills covered with vineyards and olive groves, villages and valleys.
Suggestive is the trekking in the park of Mount Peglia, at the “Man and Biosphere” Reserve, scheduled for 24 October. The reserve, a Unesco heritage site, is located at the confluence of the Tevere and Paglia rivers, in an ancient volcano that is now extinct, surrounded by hills and peaks, among which Mount Peglia stands out.
Info: ituoicammini.com (ANSA).
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