Mountains in Italy: 23 destinations — BigItalia

From the UNESCO Dolomites to the high villages of the Apennines: mountain destinations for skiing, trekking and thin air, chosen and covered by our editors.

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Detail of the bronze relief on the Dante Monument in Trento

Trento Trentino-South Tyrol · Trento

The monumental facade of the Bolzano railway station featuring massive stone columns

Bolzano Trentino-South Tyrol · South Tyrol

Fountain in San Silvestro square with the historic church behind in L'Aquila, Italy.

L'Aquila Abruzzo · L'Aquila

Vintage engraving featuring a panoramic view of Cuneo with the Alps in the background.

Cuneo Piedmont · Cuneo

Panoramic view of the town of Avezzano with Mount Velino in the background

Avezzano Abruzzo · L'Aquila

Panoramic view of Schio showing red roofs and the landmark Castle tower on a green hill

Schio Veneto · Vicenza

Historic building in Rovereto with large arched windows on its facade.

Rovereto Trentino-South Tyrol · Trento

Panoramic view of Merano featuring St. Nicholas Church tower and surrounding mountains

Merano Trentino-South Tyrol · South Tyrol

View of Piazza dei Martiri in Belluno featuring porticoed buildings and cobblestone paving.

Belluno Veneto · Belluno

View of a historic street in the town of Adrano with period buildings

Adrano Sicily · Catania

Panoramic view of Pinerolo with the Basilica of San Maurizio and snow-capped Alps.

Pinerolo Piedmont · Turin

Ruins of the ancient Roman theatre in Aosta, Italy

Aosta Aosta Valley · Aosta

Panoramic view of Sulmona in the Peligna Valley with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Sulmona Abruzzo · L'Aquila

Palazzo Pretorio in Piazza Campello in Sondrio, Lombardy

Sondrio Lombardy · Sondrio

Panoramic view from above of the town of Nicolosi with red-tiled roofs

Nicolosi Sicily · Catania

Winter view of Alpe di Siusi in Castelrotto with people on snow and Dolomite peaks.

Castelrotto Trentino-South Tyrol · South Tyrol

Night view of the illuminated ski slopes in Livigno, Sondrio, Italy.

Livigno Lombardy · Sondrio

Traditional alpine buildings in Cortina d'Ampezzo with dramatic Dolomite mountain peaks behind.

Cortina d'Ampezzo Veneto · Belluno

Traditional Ndocciata torchlight parade with huge flaming torches in Agnone at night

Agnone Molise · Isernia

Two hikers walking on a path in the mountains surrounding Norcia

Norcia Umbria · Perugia

View of Bormio with the Stelvio ski run finish area and surrounding Alps.

Bormio Lombardy · Sondrio

Panoramic high-angle view of the town and valley of Courmayeur in Aosta Valley, Italy.

Courmayeur Aosta Valley · Aosta

Shore of Lake Braies with rock cairns and Dolomite mountains in the background

Braies Trentino-South Tyrol · South Tyrol