Discover the vineyard-covered hills of northern Italy with this guide to walking in the Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO-listed landscape between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in the Veneto region. Terraced vineyards, wooded slopes and historic villages create a distinctive patchwork of scenery, with quiet paths linking churches, castles and wine-producing communities in one of Italy’s most celebrated rural landscapes.

The routes are suitable for walkers of all abilities, with a mix of short vineyard walks and a longer multi-day trail through the region. Day walks range from gentle strolls to rewarding hill walks, while the 4-day Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco links valleys and hilltop villages between Vidor and Vittorio Veneto. The guidebook is ideal for travellers who want to combine scenic walking with local culture, food and wine.

• 15 varied day walks ranging from 2–13km (1–8 miles), plus the 4-day Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco covering 51km (32 miles) across the heart of the region
• Routes explore the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills north of Venice, following paths through terraced vineyards, wooded hillsides and quiet rural lanes
• Walks connect historic villages and wine towns including Valdobbiadene, Pieve di Soligo, Follina, Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto
• Clear step-by-step route descriptions with 1:50,000 map extracts for every walk to make navigation straightforward
• GPX files available to download, allowing you to follow each route easily using a GPS device or smartphone navigation app
• Detailed practical information on planning, facilities, public transport, accommodation and local wineries, helping you combine walking with food and wine experiences

From peaceful vineyard paths to historic hilltop villages, these routes offer a relaxed way to experience the landscapes, traditions and flavours of Italy’s Prosecco country. This guidebook provides everything you need to plan memorable walks in one of northern Italy’s most distinctive regions.

Walking the Prosecco Hills - Quick Facts

Location: Prosecco Hills (Colline del Prosecco), Veneto, north of Venice, Italy
Number of routes: 15 day walks plus the 4-day Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco
Distance: 2–13km (1–8 miles) per day walk; 51km (32 miles) for the 4-day cammino
Duration: 1–3 hours per day walk; 4 days for the cammino
Areas covered: Valdobbiadene, Vidor, Col San Martino, Pieve di Soligo, Follina, Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto
Route type: Circular and linear vineyard walks, plus a multi-day cammino linking valleys and villages
Difficulty: Easy to moderate routes suitable for most walkers
Terrain: Terraced vineyards, wooded hillsides, ridge paths, country lanes, villages, historic churches and castles
Navigation: 1:50,000 map extracts included for each walk; GPX files available
Best season: Year-round walking; spring greenery, September grape harvest, autumn colours and clear winter days
Highlights: UNESCO-listed vineyard landscapes, Valdobbiadene wine country, Follina Abbey, historic villages, local food and Prosecco tastings
Equipment: Walking shoes or boots with good grip, layered clothing; trekking poles optional
Refreshments & facilities: Accommodation, food stops, wineries and public transport connections described throughout the guidebook

Author Highlight

"In the northeast of Italy, just over an hour from Venice, lines of gentle hills dotted with historic villages spread beneath a backdrop of soaring mountains. Known as the Colline del Prosecco/Prosecco Hills, this veritable sea of green is a mosaic of vineyards, fields and woods, with wave upon rolling wave of meticulously terraced hillsides. Stunningly beautiful. Most visitors (and Veneto residents) speed straight past these ‘mere hills’ on their way to the Dolomites. They don’t know what they’re missing!" 

- Gillian Price, author of Walking the Prosecco Hills

Map key

Route summary table

Introduction

Exploring the Prosecco Hills

The walks

Plants and flowers

Wildlife

Getting there

Getting around

When to go

Accommodation

Food and drink

Wine

Grape-growing and geology

What to take

Dos and don’ts

Maps, apps and GPX tracks

Emergencies

Using this guide

Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene

Stage 1           Vidor to Col San Martino

Stage 2           Col San Martino to Follina

Stage 3           Follina to Tarzo

Stage 4           Tarzo to Vittorio Veneto

Walks

Walk 1 Loop from San Pietro di Barbozza

Walk 2 Above Santo Stefano di Barbozza

Walk 3 Strada del Verdiso from Combai

Walk 4 Around Vidor

Walk 5 Sentiero delle Vedette

Walk 6 Torridi Credazzo

Walk 7 Le Tenade from Premaor

Walk 8 Above Follina

Walk 9 Castelbrando

Walk 10 Via dell’Acqua from Cisondi Valmarino

Walk 11 Revine lakes

Walk 12 Val Trippera from San Pietro di Feletto

Walk 13 Susegana–Collalto loop

Walk 14 Molinetto della Croda

Walk 15 Monte Altare

Appendix A     Accommodation

Appendix B     Italian-English glossary

Appendix C     Wineries

Appendix D     Tourist information

Seasons

All year round except for midsummer when it can get a bit hot. Spring brings divine shades of green, late summer means the grape harvest, while in autumn the vegetation assumes lovely russet hues. Winter can be divine with crisp conditions and superb visibility.

Centres

Valdobbiadene, Vidor, Col San Martino, Pieve di Soligo, Follina, Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto. All can be reached by public transport.

Difficulty

The walks range from easy and straightforward to average, with nothing of great difficulty for fit walkers. Shoes with a good grip are recommended for the hilly paths, as is layered clothing. Trekking poles can also be handy.

Must See

A mosaic of terraced Prosecco vineyards amidst woodland, a unique landscape moulded by man and nature over centuries. Castles and medieval churches testify to ancient settlements, as do manmade channels powering local silk and wool mills.

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