Join our Hiking Guide and trek one of the most famous and beautiful hiking trails of the world above the hills of the Amalfi Coast: The Path of the Gods! There are 2 different paths starting from Nocelle or Bomerano, the guide will select the best route based on traffic, weather and season.
From Nocelle: Distance : 7.5km Details: Nocelle ‐ Nocelle Difficulty: EE (hard) Path type: mule tracks, paths on stone and dirt paths
From Bomerano: Distance : 5.2km Details: Bomerano ‐ Bomerano Difficulty: E (medium) Path type: mule tracks, paths on stone and dirt paths (we start from Bomerano and back to Bomerano, this option is longer by car but less walking)
Botany: mediterranean scrub, heather, euphorbia, true myrtle, orchids Fauna: birds of prey (kestrel, peregrine falcon, buzzard, raven, sea gull,..) migratory and sedentary birds and insects, butterflies , reptiles (lizards, harmless snakes). Natural landscape interests: view on the whole peninsola, view on Capri and Amalfi coast
Pick-up from meeting point in Piazza Torquato Tasso, Sorrento and transfer to the Amalfi Coast up to Nocelle.
The Path of the Gods connects the tiny hilltop village of Agerola with Nocelle, a hamlet of Positano lying on the slopes of Mount Pertuso. The routes winds lightly downhill from Agerola to Nocelle offering a magnificent view of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri. This route is considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world, and extends along several Amalfi towns. Along the path, it is still possible to admire the remains of ancient farmhouses and meet local shepherds who transport wood or milk with their mules to the villages below. Walk with your guide along this pristine stretch of coast, admire the beauties of nature and enjoy some free time to have a quick meal or take wonderful photos of your experience! Return to Sorrento in the early afternoon.
Along the path it’s still possible to admire remains of ancient farmhouses and meet local shepherds carrying with their mule wood or milk to the underlying towns.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• You have to confirm the exact location with local provider at least 24 hours prior departure time. • The program is subject to changes due to weather, causes of force majeure (road closure, public events), in which case it may not be possible to make some stops or visits mentioned in the program. Guide could slightly amend the itinerary . • Duration and itinerary times may vary due to local traffic conditions.