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What to Do in Courmayeur in Autumn: Hikes, Valleys, and Peaceful Alpine Escapes

Lake d'Arpy autumn

There’s a moment in early autumn, just as the larch trees begin to turn, when Courmayeur becomes something rare: a high-mountain retreat without the rush. The trails are quieter, the light is softer, and Mont Blanc looms above it all … Read More

Autumn in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy: Events, Hiking, Local Flavours in the Dolomites

Cortina d’Ampezzo Mountain

While Cortina d’Ampezzo is widely celebrated as the Queen of the Dolomites in winter, it’s in autumn that the town reveals a more intimate, golden-hued charm. The larches take centre stage, painting the slopes with warm colours. The crisp air … Read More

Walking to Rome: 3 Scenic Pilgrimage Routes Beyond the Tourist Trail

As an Italian, I’ve been to Rome countless times—on school trips, weekend getaways, even just passing through—but I had never approached it on foot, as a pilgrim. For years, I’ve been fascinated by Italy’s ancient pilgrimage routes. They whisper of … Read More