In a week dominated by news of transport disruptions and fuel shortages, a curious fact emerges showing how Italians are coping: on foot.
The application Macadam A ranking of the most "walkable" cities in Italy in 2026 has just been released, revealing that the mobility crisis may be accelerating a healthy change in habits.
The Top 5 of the hike
The big surprise is Genova, which despite its rugged geography (many ups and downs), leads the national ranking.
| Position | City | Average steps/day | Curiosity |
| 1 º | Genova | 12.031 | He overcame the challenge of the terrain's morphology. |
| 2 º | Turin | 11.601 | Where the women They are the ones who walk the most. |
| 3 º | Bari | 11.563 | It leads the ranking in Southern Italy. |
| 4 º | Milan | 11.360 | It produced steps equivalent to 444 laps around the Earth. |
| 5 º | Rome | 11.223 | Despite the traffic chaos, the capital remains in the Top 5. |
Hiker profile
- Age range: Those who walk the most in Italy today are between 36 and 45 yearsThese are professionals who seek in walking a way to relieve the stress of daily life.
- Gender difference: Women walk more in the North and Center (Turin, Bologna, Florence and GenoaMen, on the other hand, dominate the sidewalks in the South (Bari, Catania, Naples and Palermo).
"Italy at two speeds"
The CEO of Macadam, Benjamin DaudignacHe points out that the regularity of the procession no longer depends on the weather or the slope, but on a cultural transformation.
At a time when Fuel prices are "unaffordable" In Portugal and Italy, with ride-hailing services facing a fare crisis, walking is shifting from a purely leisure activity to a public health and financial necessity.
Tip for those living in Italy
If you're in Genoa or Turin, you're already part of the elite of walkers. If you're in Rome or Milan, the goal is to surpass 11 steps to keep up with the national average.
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