• Starting point from Agerola, Bomerano (hamlet,) in Piazza Capasso.You will meet your trekking guide at 9am. At this point you will be provided the poles. The tour is 3-5hours long one way. It was named the Path of the Gods not without reasons. It offers a fabulous view on coastal and mountain landscapes from Positano to Capri. Walking about 500m above the sea level between rocky passages Mediterranean vegetation, forests of oaks and terraces made on steep slopes. The first site to visit along this nature trail, coming from Bomerano, is the Grotta del Biscotto(cave of the biscuit) (at 524 meters above sea level), named after its geologic conformation, similar to the shape of a biscuit bread (typical product of Agerola). As well the craggy surface of the rock resembles the local specialty biscotto. Biscotto is a hard small bread that is baked twice, so that it dries out and lasts for an entire year. Then it is soaked in water and eaten, usually in a soup or part of a salad. • Your itinerary will consist of the following: 1.Grotto Del Biscotto 2.Colli Serra 3.Casolare 4.Nocelle2Colli SerraThe pass of Colle Serra, situated at 578 meters above sea level, halfway point, reachable also from Praiano, but in this case walking back towards Bomerano, is where the “pinnacolo” is located. This is where a memorial tablet has been placed to remember Giustino Fortunato, who gave the name to this trail. The surroundings are a continuous blooming of the Mediterranean bush, a mixture of chestnut trees, holm oaks, alders and corbezzolo trees. With some luck it is possible to catch sight of one of the peregrine hawks that live here. • Lunch Picnic. lunch organized by your guide. • NocelleThe last stretch is a path rich of uphills and downhills that end up in the district of Nocelle (420 meters above sea level), a small rural village.5 • End of the tour. At Nocelle is where you will meet once again your driver. You will be brought back to your pick up location. Return time is between 4-5pm. • Important Note. Anyone who suffers from vertigo, heart condition, asthma may find this walk challenging. Please let the guide with any medical conditions.
Points of Interest
- Naples
- Luxury, private air-conditioned vehicle(transfer)
- English-speaking driver (Beginner-Intermediate)
- Parking, highway tolls, fuel, all taxes and driver maintenance included.
- ratuities range between 10-20 percent|(optional but appreciated)
- Lunch/food/beverages
- Each person will need the following items to make the excursion safe and enjoyable: closed shoes suitable for walking(i.e. sneakers or trainers, hiking boots), comfortable clothing for the walk, water, sunhat and sunscreen
- Trekking guide for 3-5hrs+ polls are supplied
- With Trekking guide we can arrange a picnic lunch for E30pp upon request. Which will be paid directly to the restaurant.
- (Cost: 2-3ppl is E110 pp, 4-6ppl is E100pp(is paid directly to the trekking guide/in cash(euros)
- 7-10ppl E80pp which is paid directly to the trekking guide/in cash(euros)
• A proficient, well-informed English-speaking driver-guide will be available at the pickup point at 8 am or at the agreed-upon time. The driver will hold a sign with your name or your group’s name. Alternatively, they may meet you in the lobby of your hotel at 8:30 am or outside your private residence’s main doors.
• There will be stops on the route to take photos or admire the stunning sights.
• Every participant in the trek requires a minimal set of equipment to ensure the journey is both secure and entertaining. Here are a few recommendations:
• Footwear suitable for trekking, such as sports shoes or training shoes, hiking boots • Ideal walking attire • Bottled water • Sun cream and a sun hat
• Walking route: Sentiero Degli Dei, also known as the ‘Path of the Gods’ (3 - 5 hours one way)
➢ Begin at Agerola, Bomerano, at 9:00 a.m. ➢ Grotto Del Biscotto ➢ Colli Serra ➢ Casolare ➢ Nocelle
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For each person participating in the trek a minimal amount of equipment is needed to make the excursion both safe and enjoyable. We recommend:
- Closed shoes suitable for walking i.e. sneakers or trainers, hiking boots • Appropriate clothing for the walk • Water • Sunhat and sun cream
- Infant seats are available upon request
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
