Hiking Tours

A selection of the best hikes in Sorrento and surrounding areas: outdoor activities to enjoy the Mediterranean nature without rush

On my hikes I follow well-marked trails classified as T (Tourist) and E (Hiking) levels by Italy’s oldest association of mountaineers and hikers known as CAI (Club Alpino Italiano).

While it is not required professional athletic training to hike with me, the terrain we’ll walk can easily be uneven involving rocky debris, stairs, slopes and elevation changes.

Simply put, you can enjoy eating pizza after with no guilt at all!

Small groups only – max 8 guests per tour

I limit my hikes to 8 people for this reasons:

  • I mostly care about our safety on the trail;
  • I wanna guarantee a relaxed pace for everyone;
  • Everyone of my guests deserves a personal experience with me as your guide. No rush, just you and I enjoying the path.
Requirements:
  1. Guests must wear technical hiking shoes with a high-grip sole to ensure safety and prevent injuries ( when contacting me you can also ask me for more suggestions on the proper shoes to have), sandals or flip flops are not acceptable;
  2. A small backpack to keep your hands free;
  3. At least 1 L of water must be in your backpack before the hike;
  4. Some snacks are also a great idea;
  5. Sunglasses and sunscreen SPF 50 are also great;
  6. A change of clothes;
  7. Hiking sticks, which are not necessary but can be helpful.

Hiking Tour for Small Groups

  • € 75 per person for a party of 8 guests maximum

Departure is between 8:00- 9:00 AM to avoid the most heated hours.
This tour includes: licensed hiking guide, trekking poles, first aid kit, energy snack + water.

Private Hiking Tour

  • base rate € 130 per tour + € 65 per person

This is your private adventure: an hike just for you and your party with me as a dedicated guide. We can discuss start time and especially pace, I’ll adapt the route to best suit your fitness level.
Includes: trekking poles, first aid kit, energy snack + water, all group benefits + photos of your hike.

If heavy rain is forecast the night before, I’ll text you for Plan B: lemon grove walk + tasting stop in Sorrento at no extra cost.

THE PATH OF THE GODS

Tour duration: 3 hours one way + 1 hour for Positano

Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles

Elevation gain: 400 meters / 1300 feet

Difficulty level: medium

Meeting point: Piazza Paolo Capasso, Bomerano (Agerola)

In the middle between sky and sea, this ancient mule track from Agerola to Positano is one of Southern Italy’s most beautiful hikes: we’ll walk through history, passing lemon groves and vineyards carved into the cliffs.

Highlights:
  • Several photo- stop to get spectacular views of Positano and Li Galli islands;
  • Ancient mule tracks and shepherd paths used for centuries;
  • The “High Route” of the path, perfect to get for the most dramatic vistas;
  • Natural terraces of Nocelle, a small hamlet of Positano where the hike finishes and we can get well- deserved refreshments.

In Nocelle it’s up to you to descend into Positano via 1800 steps or take a local bus/private transfer that is to be agreed prior to the hike.

THE PATH OF MINERVA

Tour duration: 4 hours round trip

Distance: 3 km / 1,3 miles

Elevation gain: 330 meters / 1080 feet

Difficulty level: medium

Meeting point: Piazza Santa Croce, Termini (Massa Lubrense)

Walking the ancient Via di Minerva is a journey back to Roman time: this trail follows an ancient Roman road to the very tip of the Sorrento Peninsula. Starting from Termini (Piazza Santa Croce), we follow CAI trail 300 to this point, facing the island of Capri.

Highlights:
  • Several photo-stop to get great views of Capri island and the deep blue Mediterranean;
  • An ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Minerva that once guided sailors and a watchtower that kept the shores safe from pirates;
  • Local flora: wild herbs, lemon trees, and Mediterranean vegetation.

IERANTO BAY

Tour duration: 4 hours round trip

Distance: 6 km / 3,7 miles

Elevation gain: 240 meters / 780 feet

Difficulty level: easy

Meeting point: piazza Santa Croce, Termini (Massa Lubrense)

Now protected by the FAI (Italian National Trust), Ieranto Bay is a sanctuary of Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves and crystal-clear water.

  • Montalto tower, a 16 -century Saracen tower perched over the sea, with epic views of Capri and the Faraglioni rocks;
  • Gorgeous views of Marina del Cantone, pass the villa of writer Norman Douglas;
  • The FAI ‘colonic house’ and the chance to learn more about traditional local agriculture;
  • The “Capitiello” beach inside the marine protected area.

THE ‘SIRENUSE’ TRAIL

Tour duration: 4 hours round trip

Distance: 9 km / 5.5 miles

Elevation gain: 350 meters / 1150 feet

Difficulty level: easy

Meeting point: Centre of Sant’Agata (Massa Lubrense)

Located between the gulf of Napoli and Salerno, this loop trail offers a privileged view of the Li Galli islands, the ancestral home of the mermaids; this is the land of sirens after all!

Highlights:
  • Small village of Torca and its cultivated terraces to reach a spectacular rocky balcony overlooking the islands;
  • Myth of the Sirens: this is where Ulysses heard the sirens. The Li Galli islands or “Sirenuse” are right offshore;
  • The pine grove of the hills of Sorrento and the many farmhouses next to it.

THE CRAPOLLA FJORD

Number of guests: 10 guests max

Tour duration: 4 hours round trip

Distance: 2,3 km / 1,4 miles

Elevation gain: 220 meters / 720 feet

Difficulty level: easy

Meeting point: Centre of Sant’Agata (Massa Lubrense)

Hike to the hidden beauty of Crapolla Fjord, a natural gorge carved into the limestone!

  • “La Guardia” viewpoint for a unique perspective of the coast before descending a long stone of 800 steps down to the hidden beach;
  • St Peter’s Abbey ruins, an ancient Benedictine monastery right on the cliff above the fjord, Abandoned but still truly connected to the locals;
  • The ancient path drops straight down to the sea, with dramatic views the whole way: a great workout! No handrails = authentic.

Bring a beach towel! We’ll be pausing down the beach for a while.

THE VALLEY OF THE FERRIERE

Tour duration: 3 hours one way

Distance: 7 km / 4,3 miles

Elevation gain: 430 meters / 1410 feet

Difficulty level: easy

Meeting point: Pontone

Tucked behind Amalfi lies a “Lost Paradise”: a lush valley of waterfalls with its own microclimate and rare plants, and ruins of ancient paper mills and ironworks. Starting from the medieval village of Pontone, we follow a shaded path into the heart of the reserve.

Highlights:
  • This natural reserve is a sanctuary of biodiversity;
  • Multiple waterfalls and natural pools up to 10 metres high! In summer it’s 10°C cooler than the coast;
  • Rare ferns from dinosaur era like Woodwardia radicans – giant prehistoric fern that survived the ice age. It only grows here and a few other spots in Europe;
  • Old paper mills + ironworks ruins of medieval iron factories and Amalfi’s ancient paper mills;
  • The valley traps humidity. You get lush jungle, mosses, orchids, and rare plants you won’t see on the dry coastal trails. Feels like a rainforest.
  • Entry fee: the fee is €5 per person for the sanctuary, possible to buy only on the spot.

We’ll walk back through the Valley of the Mills, passing the historic ruins of the Amalfi paper industry, and arrive directly into the center of Amalfi.

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+39 331 504 57 10

info@sorrentowithvins.com

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