Information: The Amalfi Coast Adventure Trek
Thank you for your interest in joining the upcoming Adventure Trek to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. This page has more detailed information about the trip. If you have additional questions or would like to book your trip, please email info@mountaintrek.com or call 1.800.661.5161.
We look forward to seeing you in Italy. Ciao.
DATES
Trek One: April 6 – 13, 2019 (FULL)
Trek Two: April 13 – 20, 2019 (FULL)
Booking complete
Trek Itinerary
Day 1—Saturday
Arrive to Hotel Palazzo Avino. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2—Sunday
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel to start this beautiful hike to Minori through Sambuco and the convent of San Nicola.
This hike travels on an ancient path used to connect the villages along the coast before the Amalfi drive was built.
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain/loss: -400m
Distance: 8 km/5 mi.
Dinner will be in the village of Ravello
Day 3—Monday
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel to start another incredible beautiful walk along the Valle delle Ferriere (Iron Foundry Valley/Paper Mills Valley)
This hike will be mostly downhill from Ravello to Amalfi, along this incredible valley surrounded by nature and history
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain/loss: -400m
Distance: 6 km/3.7 mi.
After the hike, we will visit the paper museum and stop in Amalfi to walk around and do some shopping
We will then transfer from Amalfi to Positano
Dinner will be at Hotel Il San Pietro Positano
Day 4—Tuesday
Meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel and be ready to hike along the most popular walk in Italy. A short transfer brings us to Praiano, where we will start to walk uphill to reach the Path of the Gods hike, famous for its outstanding views of the Mediterranean Sea. From here we will walk to the village of Nocelle.
Hike Difficulty: Moderate with technical sections
Elevation gain/loss: 600m
Distance: 7 km/4.3 mi.
After the hike, we will return to the hotel to relax and change for dinner in beautiful Positano
Day 5—Wednesday
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel and be ready to walk along the Path of the Two Provinces. The first section of this trail has an elevation gain of about 800 meters to get to the Hamlet of Santa Maria del Castello. There will be a stop into a very nice bar where people produce local cheese and Fior di Latte (cow Mozzarella). We will then continue the hike to Monte Comune, where we will have a picnic lunch.
After lunch, we will walk to the village of Arola, where a transfer will wait to bring us to Sorrento.
Hike Difficulty: Challenging
Elevation gain/loss: 900m
Distance: 13.5 km/8.4 mi.
Dinner will be in Sorrento, at the Grand Hotel Favorita, where we will stay for the remainder of the trip
Day 6—Thursday
After breakfast, we will ferry to the famous Isle of Capri, where we will hike to Villa Jovis and Villa Lysis.
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Elevation gain/loss: 200m
Distance: 4 km/2.5 mi.
Lunch will be in Capri, with time for shopping.
Dinner will be in Sorrento
Day 7—Friday
Today, we embark on our final hike of the day. After another delicious breakfast, we will set out to hike Le Sirenuse Trail. The path of Sirenuse is an amazing walk that can be compared to the Path of the Gods. It is so named for its location, being in fact the closest point to the archipelago of Sirenuse. It is a unique walk surrounded by the Mediterranean nature, rich of historical and mythological references and breathtaking views of the two gulfs (Gulf of Naples and Gulf of Salerno).
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Elevation gain/loss: 300m
Distance: 8.5 km/5.2 mi.
We will have free time in the evening, followed by a farewell dinner at the hotel.
Day 8—Saturday
Departure day.
If you have time, a guided tour of Pompeii can be arranged for you. Please plan for 2 additional hours for the tour.
Arrivederci.
What’s Included:
7 nights Accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, and dinners
Transport of luggage between hotels during the tour portion
Support vehicles along the trails
Entry fees and permits
Hiking poles, foot care, electrolytes
What’s Not Included:
Transport to and from the start and end location—we can help you arrange
Laundry—available at hotels at personal expense
Backpack—please bring your own hiking backpack 26-40 liters
Water bladder—please bring a 3L bladder for hydration
Price:
$6,700 USD
a $1,500 USD non-refundable deposit is due upon booking
Nearest Airport
The nearest major city is Naples. Its airport is Naples International Airport (NAP).
Food
Enjoy candlelit dinners featuring delectable Italian classics on terraces perched over the magnificent coastline. There truly is nothing like dipping into fresh pastas paired with hand-picked regional wines after a fulfilling day of hiking. Each evening meal will be a culinary experience with dishes made from fresh seasonal ingredients, picked from local vegetable gardens.
Lodging
Nights one and two will be spent at the Palazzo Avino in Ravello, a stunning five-star deluxe hotel overlooking the famed Amalfi coast. Built in what was once a 12th century private villa for an Italian noble family and opened as a hotel in 1997, Palazzo Avino has been named one of the world’s finest hotels, and boasts a Michelin star restaurant. Tucked away in the medieval hilltop village of Ravello, perched high on the cliffs, 350 m (1,000 ft) above the sparkling Mediterranean, Palazzo Avino overlooks some of the coast’s most picturesque fishing villages.
Nights three and four will be spent at Il San Pietro Di Positano, where understated elegance and Mediterranean decor combine with timeless style and modern comforts to create a soothing atmosphere complimented with stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in each room open to an inviting terrace equipped with a table, chairs and cushioned chaise lounges. All rooms have private terraces with breathtaking views of the sea. Zass, the 5-star hotel’s restaurant also boasts a Michelin star.
For the last nights of the trip, we will rest our heads at the Grand Hotel La Favorita, a five-star hotel recently opened in the center of Sorrento and surrounded by a marvelous Mediterranean garden. Located in the historic center of Sorrento, overlooking the Gulf of Naples, Grand Hotel La Favorita is a short walk from some of the most beautiful terraces overlooking the sea of the Sorrento peninsula. The comforts and professional staff ensure guests a pleasant stay.
Hiking
Join us to hike the most beautiful coastline in Europe. Experience exhilarating walks with magnificent views. Hike the Path of the Gods (Sentiero Degli Dei), wind your way through Roman ruins, medieval paved paths and steps to hill-paths winding under rocky crags, through forests with waterfalls, to hill top villages overlooking Amalfi and the sea.
Note: All hikes will return to the same hotel we depart from so it is possible to take a rest day.
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This trip is now full. To add yourself to the waitlist, please email info@mountaintrek.com or call 1.800.661.5161
See you on the trail.
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