Highlights

Set off on a trek up Mount Vesuvius and walk the Valle dell'Inferno trail with its lava spires.
Environmental guides will accompany you as you explore the Vesuvius National Park, revealing the volcano's secrets.
Discover the flora and fauna that inhabit these areas and experience half a day in close contact with nature.

Your guide

Marco F.

For over 15 years in tourism, they have been a reference point for discovering Salerno, the Amalfi Coast and Cilento in the round.

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Full description

Embark on a fascinating adventure on the slopes of Vesuvius and experience the excitement of this trekking excursion to the full. You will admire unique landscapes and come into contact with the amazing ecosystem of Vesuvius National Park, a volcano that is anything but extinct!

An expert environmental guide will take you on the Valle dell'Inferno trail, one of the most fascinating itineraries that owes its name to the gloomy landscape of lava rock spires. But that's not all, you will cross woods and pine forests where numerous species of birds find refuge.

It will be a very special half-day, you will learn the secrets of the most interesting and feared volcano in Europe, but rich in nature and life. Get ready to discover it!

What we will do

We will meet around 8.00 a.m. in Cava de' Tirreni (SA). We will meet the guide and the rest of the group and move by shuttle bus to Ercolano (NA), where our trekking route will begin. We will explore the western slope of Vesuvius, the one that allows us to better appreciate the beauty of the volcano.

The route will start with an initial stretch of asphalted hairpin bends that will take us to the entrance of the Vesuvius National Park. Here we will meet authorised guides who will accompany us on the itinerary, describing from time to time what we will see and providing interesting geological and volcanological explanations.

We will pass through woods and pine forests, observing the many species of birds that live there, and then arrive in the Valle dell'Inferno (Hell Valley ), which separates the ancient volcano, Monte Somma, from the young volcano, Vesuvius. Part of the route is covered by lava from the last eruption, which occurred in 1944, and features characteristic lava spires that contribute to the charm of this unique path. It is here that we will stop for a packed lunch, before embarking on the descent that will take us back to our starting point in about 1 hour.

The activity lasts about 4 hours and ends with the return by shuttle bus to Cava de' Tirreni, where we will say goodbye, hoping to see each other again for a next adventure!

Who it is aimed at

This activity is of an easy level and anyone who is used to walking in the mountains can participate.

Other information

Attention! Please arrive at the meeting place approximately 15 minutes in advance.

The activity is confirmed once 6 participants are reached.

It takes place every Friday from April to October with a morning departure.

Recommended clothing

Sportswear and hiking shoes

Don't forget to bring

water to drink
hat
sunglasses
windbreaker
packed lunch

What is included

Hiking guides

Food and Drink

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.