Amalfi and Sorrento: Alta Via dei Monti Lattari
Amalfi and Sorrento: Alta Via dei Monti Lattari
Amalfi and Sorrento: Alta Via dei Monti Lattari
5 Days Starting in Monte Faito and ending in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi
Visiting: Castellammare di Stabia, Monte Faito, Santa Maria del Castello, Monte Comune, Colli di Fontanelle, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, Punta Campanella, Naples
Tour operator:
Tour code:
207
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
On this demanding but rewarding trek above the Amalfi Coast, Positano and Sorrento, you will discover the unspoiled beauty of the Lattari Mountains. The Alta Via is a must for the avid hiker – you will walk through real mountain scenery, past unique sheer drops, through chestnut forests and beautiful countryside with terraced lemon groves and vineyards. Walking in this area lets you enjoy some of the most splendid views on the Amalfi Coast and the Bay of Naples, while immersed in an almost alpine landscape. You will surely enjoy the rural scenery as well, which makes you feel like you’re far away from the glamour of the fashionable places along the coast.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Monte Sant' Angelo
Location: Castellammare di Stabia, Monte Faito
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sant’ Angelo Hotel or similar – Monte Faito (Vico Equense)
Meals Included: Dinner
By local train, you travel to Castellammare di Stabia (easily reachable from Naples), from where you board the amazing ‘Funivia’ to the ridge of Mount Faito, one of the world’s most spectacular cable car rides. Here you settle in your welcoming mountain hotel in the area known as ‘Belvedere’, offering stunning views to the Bay of Naples. If you arrive early, you can go for a nice walk, and perhaps enjoy the sunset behind the island of Capri.
Day 2 : Santa Maria Al Castello
Location: Santa Maria del Castello
Accommodation Name: Agriturismo (La Sorgente del Melo or similar) – Santa Maria al Castello (Vico Equense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
From the plain of Monte Faito, you walk to the mountains above Positano today. There are several options to do this: you can, of course, follow the ‘Alta Via’, but you can also opt to take in a section of the famous ‘Sentiero degli Dei’ (‘Footpath of the Gods’), with equally beautiful views. The ‘Alta Via’ today brings you onto the highest mountain of the area. You start with a gentle walk through the beech forests and climb up towards the highest peak of the area, Mt. San Michele (1,444m above sea level – at only a mile from the seashore). After spending some time enjoying the best view that one could take in the Amalfi Coast (and perhaps have lunch here), you continue in a western direction, along one of the most scenic paths of the area, with views ranging from the Cilento National Park, Capri and the Bay of Naples. Then you descend into a lovely wooded area, a park-like landscape with cypresses and olive groves. An easy last stretch brings you to your agriturismo in Santa Maria al Castello, the old fortress defending the narrow valley between the Amalfi and Sorrento sides of the peninsula. From here, you can admire both the Gulf of Salerno and the Bay of Naples. You should make the short walk to one of the most stunning viewpoints in the area: with Positano literally at your feet. Dinner is on the premises of the agriturismo, based on homegrown specialities again.
Walking for the day: 12km, 5, ↑500m ↓850m
Day 3 : Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi
Location: Monte Comune, Colli di Fontanelle, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi
Accommodation Name: Agriturismo in Sant’Agata (Le Tore or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today your trail starts again directly from the door of your agriturismo. A first easy stretch, along the edge of the plateau, overlooking Positano, brings you to some of the most beautiful pastures in the area, green and covered with wild orchids, the plateau of Monte Comune di Fontanelle. Then you continue to the ‘beacon’ of Monte Vico Alvano, after which a long descent brings you to Colli di San Pietro and Colli di Fontanelle. From here, you take a narrow path along the southern side of the ridge, fully immersed in the Mediterranean colours and the herbs’ lovely smells. The trail runs parallel to the seashore with spectacular views over the ‘Islands of the Sirens’. Then the path descends quite steeply and continues through olive groves towards the little hamlets of Monticelli and Torca. From here, you walk up along well-maintained paths to your lovely agriturismo in the middle of the orchards, where you will have a pleasant dinner made from local organic produce.
Walking for the day: 15km, 6h, ↑300m ↓450m
Day 4 : Punta Campanella Circular Walk
Location: Punta Campanella, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi
Accommodation Name: Agriturismo in Sant’Agata (Le Tore or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll make a circular walk over the ridge dividing the Bay of Naples from the Gulf of Salerno, discovering the very different landscapes and some charming small hamlets. Through pine woods, olive groves and orchards you walk down to the picturesque inlet of Marina di Crapolla (where Saint Peter is alleged to have disembarked on his way to Rome) where you are free to swim. Then continue along well-maintained paths to the charming little seashore village of Marina del Cantone, on the south side of the Sorrento Peninsula. The landscape is spectacular, you walk in the beautiful scenery, dominated by dry-stone walls and olive groves, all the time overlooking the sea. A spectacular path, running along the impressive cliffs then brings you to the tip of the peninsula, where, according to legend, Ulysses erected a temple in honour of Athena. In some parts, the path can be a bit demanding, though never too challenging. The return, between Punta Campanella and Termini, is on an easy trail, the old Roman Via Minerva, with great views of Capri and many medieval watchtowers, which once protected the coast. From Termini you then take the local bus back to Sant’ Agata sui Due Golfi, to have another night in your agriturismo.
Walking for the day: 14km, 6h, ↑800m ↓950m
Day 5 : Departure Or Onward Travel
Location: Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you can easily return by boat or by bus and train to Naples, and then by shuttle bus to the airport. An extra night in a Naples hotel can be booked upon request.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 nights in private ensuite rooms as per itinerary
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Meals
4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
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Detailed holiday information pack
Including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps (1:25,000) – all delivered on the spot (1 set per room)
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Luggage transfers on days 2 and 3 – 1 piece per person up to 20kg (65 x 50 x 40cm)
The driver may refuse to take your luggage if heavier, larger and more than one piece. It is NOT allowed to tie any bag or other object to the luggage!
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24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative in Salerno
What's Not Included
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Airfare and connecting land transfers
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Lunches, drinks and snacks
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Local tourist tax and entrance fees (payable on the spot)
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Any items not explicitly listed as included
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Supplement applies to members of a group who require a single room / single use of a double room This holiday is NOT available for solo travellers.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can, please contact us for details
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Difficulty and terrain
This is a rather demanding trek which is suitable for those who have experience of hiking in the mountains, good general physical condition and ability to read maps and GPS tracks. There are some sheer drops and steep sections, both uphill and downhill, sometimes on paths with rough surfaces. Also mind that along the Amalfi Coast there are sections involving long and steep series of stone steps (stairs); climbing them can be quite tiresome, especially in hot weather. Good level of fitness is necessary. You should be able to walk for up to 6 hours a day – partly in the hot sun on dusty or stony, sometimes steep, tracks. Most of the walks are on good paths, some of them recently restored by the local authorities. Parts of the trails are waymarked. Elsewhere you have to follow the route notes. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
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When to go
This trip is available from the beginning of April until the end of October – you can start on any day of the week; the period of 1 – 18 August 2024 is sold out. Late spring, the whole summer and early autumn are beautiful on the Amalfi coast. It may become scorching in July and August, and some of the resort towns may become overcrowded in these months, although the trails along the mountain slopes above the coast are far from the tourist crush. The best time to see the Amalfi Coast is from April to June when the spring flowers are in bloom, the weather is just warm enough, and the Mediterranean temperature allows for the first dips of the season. September and October are also an excellent time to visit the Amalfi Coast, while the temperatures are still mild.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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Low Deposit
The Natural Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the natural adventure charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.