The experience
The path from Maiori to Santuario dell’Avvocata is a challenging but immensely rewarding hike. Winding through chestnut forests, rocky trails, and sheer cliffside paths, this high-altitude trek leads up to a revered 17th-century sanctuary perched on Mount Falerio. After a steep ascent, the sanctuary rewards climbers with breathtaking 360-degree panoramas of the Amalfi Coast—an experience designed for avid nature lovers and those seeking peace, stillness, and spiritual grandeur.
Itinerary & highlights
- Meet your certified mountain guide in Piazza Raffaele D’Amato for a technical briefing and safety check before starting the ascent.
- Climb steep stone steps and mountain paths winding through chestnut woods and limestone crags.
- Reach Mount Falerio and explore the quiet courtyard, church, and high terraces of the Santuario dell’Avvocata, enjoying time for reflection and photography, then sit down for a summit picnic featuring fresh local produce overlooking the entire Gulf of Salerno.
- Follow the mountain trail on a controlled descent back down to Maiori, taking in shifting afternoon light over the coastline.
Practical information
- Distance: 8 km / 5 miles (round trip)
- Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours
- Difficulty: Difficult / Expert (steep climb and rocky terrain)
- Elevation gain: 980 m / 3,215 ft
- Meeting point: Piazza Raffaele D’Amato, Maiori
- Water requirement: 2 litres
What’s included
- Professional multilingual guide (English, Italian, or other languages on request).
- Picnic meal featuring local products.
What’s not included
- Transportation.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
