On 24 and 25 October 2026, the 8th edition of ‘Cammina natura’: 120 walks across Italia
Over 120 free excursions across Italia to mark the national days of the nature guides
The eighth edition of Cammina Natura, a national initiative organised by Aigae (the Italian Association of Environmental and Hiking Guides), on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, to promote nature and its biodiversity, the circular economy and responsible tourism, historical and archaeological narratives, and the knowledge and flavours of local traditions.
Registration is still open, although it is possible that some excursions may have reached their maximum number of participants.
Aigae represents over 3,500 tour guides throughout Italia, 43 per cent of whom are women. 75 per cent are over 40 years old and represent a highly skilled workforce (58 per cent hold a university degree).
GAEs are found mainly in the North and Centre of Italia, with an increase also being seen in Southern Italia. The number of women using GAEs is also rising steadily.
“81 per cent of those who use the services of a Gae are satisfied with the experience, 40 per cent consider the guide’s contribution to be essential and 54 per cent find it useful,” the press release states. ‘Cammina Natura’ is also an opportunity to highlight the role of the Environmental Hiking Guide (Gae), with the primary aim of promoting Italia’s natural, historical and cultural heritage.
