“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
Albert Camus
The autumn colors of the hills, woods and parks are repeated and conquer us every year. The spirit of adventure (even a little bit romantic) pushes us to discover breathtaking views, intense and warm colors at the same time.
Let us be moved by the enchanting Mother Nature.
The only way to please foliage lovers is to leave, have a camera and explore all the best destinations in Italy, one by one.
10 enchanting places to admire the foliage:
A famous phenomenon whereby trees begin to change the color of their leaves in a natural way, transforming the landscape into a real palette of colors.
Lombardia: Bagni di Masino forest
For those in and around Milan or anyone who wants to visit Lombardia and escape the frenetic pace of their city in search of some peace, we suggest the forest of Bagni di Masino in Valtellina. About 23 thousand hectares of land, a magical place that deserves to be visited during all seasons of the year, but which offers strong emotions during autumn.
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Liguria: Monte Beigua Regional Park
The Monte Beigua Regional Park from September to November gives enchanting colors. Visiting the park in this period will be like feeling the protagonist of a Van Gogh painting. A perfect place to organize trips, picnics, admiring entire carpets of leaves along the paths of chestnut, oak and downy oak.
There is the chance of taking refuge in the Deiva Forest in Sassello, or taking the Archaeological Path. We invite you to discover Forte Geremia, a Savoy military fortress, the theme of the project to enhance the natural and cultural resources of Liguria.
Emilia Romagna: Piacenza hills
Visiting Emilia Romagna means getting lost in castles, medieval villages, unique flavors and doing it in autumn everything becomes more intense.
The Piacenza hills open up between Piacenza and Bobbio and are transformed into a spectacular place, ideal for a walk. Right after the grape-harvest period, the leaves begin to turn into an intense red-orange color, while the soil shows its more arid side: this is an unmissable contrast.
It is appropriate to say to the lovers of foliage: do not forget your camera!
Do you want to explore one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy? Discover Bobbio.
Piemonte : The Langhe
The hilly area between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti, in addition to offering extraordinary food and wine excellence, is a perfect area in which to admire the foliage in autumn. After the summer, the Langhe are literally invaded by a light mist that gives way to the colors of autumn: red, orange, yellow, purple and bronze become the undisputed protagonists of this period.
Discover our itinerary for a breathtaking tour of the Langhe vineyards and the picturesque village of Monforte. A balloon flight to admire the beauty of the Piedmont hills and then taste one of the most famous wines in Italy.
Puglia: Umbra Forest
In the heart of the Gargano, in Puglia, in the province of Foggia, we meet the Umbra Forest, a wonderful area made up of centuries-old beech trees, oak and maple trees that in this period acquire very warm shades.
There are numerous paths and trails that you can explore while admiring yew, maple, holly, hornbeam, beech. An experience suitable for families, couples and children, because the forest has the power to conquer anyone.
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Trentino : Mocheni Valley
In Trentino, about 20 km from Trento, there is a magical place. This is the Valle dei Mocheni, a destination little known to tourists, a linguistic island of German origin.
A wild environment where you can get lost while exploring one of the many marked itineraries that will accompany you to discover meadows, woods, farms, huts and shelters.
In the Mocheni Valley, folkloric and gastronomic traditions still live today, precious testimonies of this territory.
Toscana : The National Park of the Casentinesi Forests
Located along the border of the Emilia Romagna and Toscana regions, the Casentinesi Forests are believed to be among the most colorful forests in Italy. They are located between the provinces of Forlì-Cesena, Arezzo and Florence.
The best time to admire the foliage in the Casentino forests goes from the last weeks of October to early November. The first strip of the park – the one that is above 800 meters high – dominates the beech, in the second – the hilly one, below 800 meters – the colors are those of oaks and hornbeams.
To fully enjoy the spectacle of nature in this area we recommend that you reach the top of Monte Penna, above the Lama Forest.
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Calabria: Sila National Park
Maples, poplars, beeches, chestnuts: they are the protagonists of the foliage in the Sila Park, in Calabria.
For those who like to walk, we suggest the ring route in the Sila Piccola that starts from Tirivolo and crosses paths full of centuries-old beech trees, arriving at a panoramic point from where you can glimpse the small Tacina river.
Furthermore, this is the ideal place to indulge in the search for mushrooms and chestnuts.
Maybe when you come home, you will want to pamper yourself by savouring an autumn delight : the Castagnaccio, ond out how to prepare it
Valle d’Aosta : Ferret Valley
Even before being invaded by the white and soft snow, the cross-country trails of Val Ferret, just above Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley, are transformed into a pleasant colored canvas to be admired.
Autumn is the best time to discover the landscape of Val Ferret. Here you will find peace, nature and the possibility of hiking.
Do not forget the important gastronomic heritage of the area. There are many typical dishes of the area and the products to taste: from cured meats to cheeses passing through the excellent wines.
Our tour in the Aosta Valley will take you directly to the heart of this wonderful region to fully savour it.
Piemonte: Biella Mountains
Let’s go back to Piedmont but this time we move to the Biella area, more exactly to the Botanical Garden of Oropa, near the Sanctuary of Oropa.
The WWF Oasis is located at 1200m on the Biellese Alps, near the homonymous Marian Sanctuary and offers breathtaking chromatic contrasts.
