The Odle mountain peaks and the church of Santa Maddalena are the symbols of the Val di Funes in South Tyrol.
Great view on the Sassolungo and Sella group in Val Gardena in the Dolomites, South Tyrol.
One of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo are three distinctive peaks in the Sexten Dolomites in South Tyrol.
Livigno in the Valtellina area of Lombardy.
Blue Lake in Cervinia (Aosta Valley) at the foot of the Matterhorn, one of the highest peaks in the Alps at the border between Italy and Switzerland.
View of the Stelvio Pass, the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, and the second highest in the Alps.
The spectacular 18th century church of San Martino in the Cadore valley in Veneto.
View of Mount Amiata in southern Tuscany from Pienza
The Maiella National Park, located in the provinces of Chieti, Pescara and L'Aquila, in Abruzzo, is centered around the Maiella massif.
The Aspromonte is a mountain massif in Calabria. The name means "rough mountain". It overlooks the Strait of Messina.
Italy boasts a large number of mountain areas that are absolutely beautiful, but often overlooked by the foreign tourist, who is more likely to head to the art cities or, if looking for nature, to the countryside. As the autumn arrives, we think this is a great time of the year to get exploring the gorgeous mountainous landscapes Italy offers.
Most mountain areas are in the north of Italy, where the Alps and the Dolomites are, but be aware that there are several national parks in central and southern Italy with impressive massifs, like the Maiella in Abruzzo or the Aspromonte in Calabria.
Trentino Alto Adige is of course the paradise of choice for all mountain lovers, where you can hike, trek, bike, climb, explore picturesque mountain villages and their history, and delight in the local food specialties.
Enjoy this slideshow, and start planning your Italian mountain escape!
