Fattore Amico is no longer active: keep travelling with Agricamper Italia
Fattore Amico closed in 2017. Today, its legacy lives on through Agricamper Italia, the only Italian network based on the Formule Invitations model for free countryside stopovers at farms.
What happened to Fattore Amico?
Fattore Amico was an association founded by motorhome enthusiasts that left a significant mark on touring in Italy. For years, it allowed members to stay at farms, connecting travellers with local producers. The association ceased its activities in 2017 and the network is no longer active, so many campers today wonder what happened to Fattore Amico and what the best alternative is for continuing to stay at farms in Italy. The original idea—staying in the countryside with welcoming agricultural hosts—is now carried forward by Agricamper Italia.
Agricamper Italia: the present and future of rural touring
Today, Agricamper Italia is the official representative for Italy within the FEFI (Fédération Européenne de la Formule Invitations). We connect travellers with hundreds of farms, vineyards, rural estates, dairies, craft breweries and other authentic hosts across the country. The goal is to make touring simpler, more genuine and more sustainable, while supporting farmers and promoting the excellence of Italian regions.
With Agricamper, travellers in motorhomes, campervans and self-contained caravans can explore Italy by stopping at selected rural hosts, fully in the spirit of the Formule Invitations. Every stop becomes an opportunity to meet local producers, hear their stories and discover unique food and wine specialities.
What is the Formule Invitations?
Formule Invitations is a rural hospitality model: winemakers, farmers, agriturismi and small rural hosts invite campers to stay for one night on their private property. Local producers welcome travellers free of charge, as long as they hold a valid membership, creating an authentic encounter between those who travel and those who live and work in the countryside.
This concept offers a unique and respectful way to explore local regions, with full respect for traditions and local cultures. Agricamper Italia applies the Formule Invitations throughout the country, with a structured network and clear rules to ensure a pleasant experience for both travellers and host farms.
Former Fattore Amico members: how to keep travelling
If you used to be a Fattore Amico member and you love countryside stopovers, with Agricamper Italia you can continue travelling in a very similar spirit, but with a current and growing network. Agricamper Italia is the natural alternative for former Fattore Amico members who want to keep travelling the same way, within a structured and recognised circuit. By joining Agricamper, you gain access to a network of farms across Italy offering 24-hour free hospitality to members, according to the Formule Invitations rules.
In our Knowledge Hub you’ll find all the official information on how Agricamper works, which vehicles are accepted (motorhomes, campervans and self-contained caravans) and how stopovers are organised. This way, you can immediately understand how to use the service and what best practices to follow during your travels.
FAQ and next steps
To learn more about the Agricamper model, annual membership and usage rules, you can visit the FAQ section on the website. And if you’d like to start travelling in Italy with the Formule Invitations right away, you can purchase your membership online in just a few clicks.
