6-Day Wild Food Italian Alps

Under the guidance of an experienced foraging guide, we will spend a week in the Italian Alps, searching for wild edible plants and mushrooms. Think of waterfalls, hiking through different ecosystems as we walk up and down the mountains, a stay in a small chalet in the middle of nowhere and Italian mountain culture and cuisine. The perfect opportunity to go completely back to basics. Italy is one of the best known mushroom countries, deeply rooted in the local culture and boasting an extensive and longstanding tradition of foraging.

A diverse trip where we hike, visit local villages, forage and sleep in an authentic Italian chalet. Join us on a trip of a lifetime!

All you need to know

  • A highly diverse program, all outdoors.

    An exploratory journey through edible plants and mushrooms, suitable for both beginners and advanced participants.

    4-days of hiking through forests, mountains and local villages

    1 day of resting and visiting the city of Domodossola

    Culinary aspect:

    adventurous and flavorful food, sourced locally (foraged) from morning till evening, two visits to restaurants

    A compact travel group: a good atmosphere and personal interaction.

    Disconnection: we request minimizing the use of smartphones to an absolute minimum.

    Some activities will require a car, shared amongst participants.

  • Appropriate clothing: waterproof, warm, and good hiking shoes, good backpack.

    Good physical condition: ability to walk 15 km and no fear of cold or water.

  • Sunday afternoon 14nd of september to fridaymorning 19th of september

  • €1250 per person

    10% discount if you register with a partner

    Included in the price:

    All meals from sundaynight to friday morning. Snacks, and beverages (non-alcoholic) from Sunday evening to Friday morning.

    Foraging guide.

    Accommodations in shared house and room.

    Preparatory information session.

  • Exact details will be shared after payment.

    Transportation to Trasquera, 28868 Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy by car, or from Milan airport to Domodossola trainstation where a pick up can be arranged in the afternoon on the 29th from (easily accessible from Milan airport or by car from Belgium). Who wants to, can also share their ride.

Who are we?

  • Forest To Plate

    Forest To Plate has been organizing wild food trips and adventures for over a decade and specializes in edible wild plants and mushrooms. We bring people from all backgrounds together during our trips, and share one common trade, our love for nature.

  • Your home  for the week

    Your home for the week

    You will stay in one of the beautiful houses at te end of the road in Bugliaga on a goat farm, 1 km from the main road. From here we will hike and discover the surrounding area, forage for plants and hunt for mushrooms.

Join us on an adventure of a lifetime