The season ofautunno it is the most photographically beautiful season for travel, not only in Italy, but in the world. In fact, during the autumn period you have the opportunity to see the foliage, the phenomenon of the change of color of the trees, which affects many Italian areas and locations. There are entire regions that at this time of the year are transformed and become unique, magical, I would say almost fairy places.
In this article we will see 10 places to see the foliage in Italy. Some areas will also have insights, reading tips to not only see the foliage, but also to experience it for example aboard a train or to experience a weekend of exploration in the woods or in Italian parks.
1. By steam train to Marradi
Departing from Pistoia or Rimini, the steam train arriving in Marradi it makes a few stops and arrives at a destination on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines where nature is wonderful in autumn. Here it is not only possible to taste the excellent seasonal chestnuts, but it is also possible to see the foliage of the Apennines.
2. The foliage train in Piedmont
Il Piedmont foliage train, depart from Domodossola to arrive in Locarno. Each year the dates of the route develop only in a few weeks, precisely those of autumn. Children under 6 do not pay, also for this reason if you are traveling with children, it is worth taking advantage of it.
3. In Molise with the Trans-Siberian of Italy
From Molise to Abruzzo, the Trans-Siberian of Italy it is a railway route more than 100km long, a unique journey of its kind that in the autumn months turns into a route to discover the nature of two of the lesser known regions of Italy (and which, precisely for this reason, is more worth discovering) .
4. In the Casentino forests in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines
The Casentinesi Forests are a jewel of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Activities, excursions and trekking take place here at any time of the year. Among the activities that I always recommend is the ring trekking From refuge to refuge, to walk immersed in the woods (imagine yourself in the period of foliage) sleeping every night in a different refuge. A show!
5. In Trentino Alto Adige, Lake Brais
Always one of the most popular areas of Italy and as expected, a wonderful area from a landscape point of view. Lake Brais has always been appreciated for uncontaminated nature. The advice: find the path that goes all around the lake to get a photographic overview from each side of Lake Brais.
6. In Umbria: a weekend between wine and foliage
La city of Sagrantino, Montefalco it is a lovely city. The autumn period in Umbria, after the grape harvest, is the best time to visit some wineries, take some walks and taste the excellent Umbrian wine.
7. In the Umbra Forest in the Gargano National Park
The Umbra Forest is a magical place where you can see centuries-old beeches, oaks and maples. In the Gargano there are many itineraries and trekking that can be done alone or in the company of loved ones. The Gargano National Park, always popular in spring and summer, it is a beautiful and colorful destination even in autumn.
8. In Calabria in the Sila National Park
Another train and another railway line that is worth discovering in Italy is that of Sila. Here, in the Sila National Park, in the period in which the redest leaves fall, a spectacle of colors without equal is created. A trip to Calabria, in search of gastronomic specialties and trekking in the midst of nature, is ideal for those who live this Italian region.
9. Between Lazio and Abruzzo, Campotosto Lake
Between Abruzzo and Lazio there is a place of enchantment, a slice of nature that is called Campotosto Lake. Its numerous treks and paths that wind not far from the city of L'Aquila are suitable for adults and children. There is certainly no lack of foliage, don't forget your camera!
10. In Valle D'Aosta, in Val Ferret
Impossible not to mention the Valle D'Aosta in this triumph of foliage. Among the most spectacular itineraries, which are worth mentioning, certainly from Aosta to Châtillon, from Châtillon to Verrès and from Verrès to Pont-Saint-Martin. Have you already chosen which foliage itinerary to do in Valle D'Aosta and Italy?
