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Hike the Alpe Adria Trail

Hike through beautiful northern Italy as you follow the Alpe Adria Trail

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Italy, Europe

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About this tour:

8 days

Apr-Nov

Walking

Self-guided, Private

Hotels

Moderate (3/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 7 breakfasts are included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

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Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

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Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Hike the Alpe Adria Trail

This tour is based in hotels and guesthouses. Hotels on this trip are 3-star and offer a clean and comfortable stay along your route. You’ll enjoy local hospitality during your stay at the guesthouses.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room, the required supplements are included in the listed price.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Hotel in Cividale del Friuli

The quaint village of Cividale del Friuli awaits. Make sure to walk around town and get the idyllic view of the Devil’s Bridge over the green Natisone River.

Night 2

Hotel in Prepotto

Spend a comfortable night in a 3-star hotel or guesthouse.

Night 3

Hotel in Šmartno or surroundings

Enjoy the night in a comfortable room at a 3-star hotel in a beautiful location.

Night 4

Hotel in Cormons

Spend a comfortable night in a 3-star hotel or guesthouse.

Night 5

Hotel in Gradisca d’Isonzo

Immerse in this 15th-century town with a few walls of its old fortress remaining. It’s charming and offers wonderful strolling opportunities.

Night 6

Hotel in Duino

Spend a comfortable night in a 3-star hotel or guesthouse.

Night 7

Hotel in Trieste

This seaport town is full of classic images of Italy with its canals, bridges, and boats lining the docks. It’s a romantic town that has inspired many famous Italian writers.

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Hike the Alpe Adria Trail Tour Details

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Itinerary

Hike the Alpe Adria Trail Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrival in Cividale del Friuli

Overnight Location - Hotel in Cividale del Friuli | Distance - None | Meals - None

Your first day is at your leisure, so make your way to Cividale del Friuli and take your time exploring this pretty town in the foothills.

Day 2

Day 2: Choose Your Hike to Prepotto

Overnight Location - Hotel in Prepotto | Distance - 7 hours, 520m of ascent, 540m of descent Shorter route: 3-4 hours, 90m of ascent, 110m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

To begin your trip, you have a choice of two paths. You can walk to Castelmonte, a small hamlet with impressive views and a stunning 12th-century sanctuary. Alternatively, you can take a shorter walk by following the Alpe Adria Trail. Both finish in Prepotto where you can indulge in a glass of local wine.

Day 3

Day 3: Walk to Slovenia Villages

Overnight Location - Hotel in Smartno and surroundings | Distance - 5 hours, 620m of ascent, 460m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

Today you’ll walk through the vineyards of the Collio as you hike along the border between Italy and Slovenia. Finish your hike on the hill-top village of Smartno which offers beautiful views of the Carnic Alps and across Friuli.

Day 4

Day 4: Journey Through the Vineyards

Overnight Location - Hotel in Cormons | Distance - 4-5 hours, 350m of ascent, 550m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

Your hike today will be through the sprawling vineyards that include some of the famous DOC vines. If you stopped for a tasting or two, we wouldn’t blame you! Your destination is Cormons, which is considered the cultural centre of the Collio.

Tonight, enjoy a glass of wine in the town square and explore at your leisure.

Day 5

Day 5: Explore the Görzer Collio

Overnight Location - Hotel in Gradisca d’Isonzo | Distance - 4-5 hours, 100m of ascent, 120m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

The trail today leads you through the hills and vineyards of the Görzer Collio. You’ll hike to Gradisca d’Isonzo, which was a Venitian Fortress and an Austrian prison before it became the interesting town it is today. You can visit the remains of the fortress walls, then visit La Serenissima to find some of the wines made from the vines you saw today!

Day 6

Day 6: Hike to Duino

Overnight Location - Hotel in Duino | Distance - 8-9 hours, 670m of ascent, 650m of descent Shorter route: 6 hours, 420m of ascent, 420m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

On your hike today you’ll leave behind the lush vineyards and head into the karst landscape. Here you’ll find the scars left from WWI as well as underground waterways and river basins.

When you reach Monfalcone you can purchase a ticket on the public bus if you’d like to shorten your route. Otherwise, continue your walk to Duino and its cliff-top castle.

Day 7

Day 7: Walk the Rilke Trail to Trieste

Overnight Location - Hotel in Trieste | Distance - 7-8 hours, 475m of ascent, 500m of descent | Meals - Breakfast

Begin your day on the famous Rilke Trail. You’ll walk along the cliffs and then on to Trieste. Celebrate your successful journey by exploring the beautiful buildings and main square of the capital city of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Day 8

Day 8: Departure

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Your tour officially ends after breakfast. Trieste is a beautiful city with a lot to explore, and you can choose to book additional hotel nights to extend your stay.

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FAQ for Hike the Alpe Adria Trail

How hard is the Hike the Alpe Adria Trail tour?

We rate this tour as a 3/5. This tour consists of daily hikes that are a maximum of 9 hours in length, but most days you’ll hike closer to 5 hours. The terrain is comfortable on well-marked trails and doesn’t include significant elevation gains.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Name of Tour?

7 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Cividale del Friuli to start this tour?

Fly into Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS). There are bus and train routes that connect Trieste to Cividale, or you can arrange a private transfer.

Is the Hike the Alpe Adria Trail tour guided?

No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours provide great flexibility in your day-to-day but you should be comfortable with a bit more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.

Where does the Hike the Alpe Adria Trail tour end?

This tour ends in Trieste, and you can fly out of Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS). You can choose to book an airport transfer from your hotel.

Is the Hike the Alpe Adria Trail tour family-friendly?

Yes, this tour would be suitable for families with children ages 16 and older.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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