Trekking in the Ferriere Valley in Amalfi
Highlights
- Discover the natural beauty of the Amalfi hinterland on a half-day trek accompanied by an expert guide.
- Immerse yourself in the authenticity of the Amalfi Coast, visiting little-tourist places and hidden wonders.
- Enjoy to the full an experience that mixes sea and mountains, history and nature.
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Full description
The Amalfi Coast, world-famous for its seaside villages nestled between the rocks overlooking the sea, holds many other lesser-known but equally fascinating surprises. One of these is the Valle delle Ferriere, inland from Amalfi.
A trekking route led by a local guide will take you to discover this Natural Reserve, characterised by incredible vegetation that includes ancient and rare species and by waterfalls and streams that make the environment very cool even in the height of summer.
Set off for a half-day in close contact with nature and let yourself be healed by the regenerating power of the vegetation and the purity of the natural elements of this incredible Mediterranean treasure.
What we will do
We will meet around 8:00 a.m. in Cava de' Tirreni (SA) and together with the guide we will transfer to Amalfi, where the trekking tour will begin. We will take one of the paths leading inland from Amalfi, to the Valle delle Ferriere and the Valle dei Mulini. We will walk on paths immersed in lemon groves and gradually move away from the sea to lose ourselves in the dense woods framed by the Monti Lattari.
On the way we will encounter the ruins of ancient iron and paper mills, which over the centuries contributed to the splendour and wealth of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi. We will stop in Minuta, the district that best preserves the medieval imprint of these lands, and visit the remains of the ancient Basilica of Sant'Eustachio.
We will then reach the Valle delle Ferriere Oriented Nature Reserve, where an authorised guide will accompany us for a30-minute exploration. We will admire the Rio Canneto waterfall, more than 25 metres high, the petrified mosses and a series of rare plants, such as the giant prehistoric fern Woodwardia Radicans, one of the few specimens in Italy, and the carnivorous plant Pinguicola hirtiflora.
At the end of the nature trail, those who wish can visit the Paper Museum, where it is possible to reproduce a piece of paper using ancient medieval methods. The excursion comes to an end at lunchtime, and we can decide whether to stop and eat something all together in a local trattoria (lunch not included in the price) or to return directly to Cava de' Tirreni.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is of an easy level and anyone who is used to walking on mountain paths and steps 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 is held every Thursday from April to October with a morning start.
Recommended clothing
Sportswear and hiking shoes
Don't forget to bring
- water to drink
- hat
- sunglasses
- hiking poles (optional)
What is included
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?
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