Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods) Day Trip

The Sentiero degli Dei, or Path of the Gods, is a ridge walk in the Monti Lattari above the Amalfi Coast of Campania, Italy, and is a long day trip from Naples. The upper path, marked as CAI 327, runs about 7.8 km from Bomerano, a hamlet of Agerola, to Nocelle, above Positano, with a further descent of roughly 2 km of steps into Positano. From Naples, visitors usually take the Circumvesuviana from Napoli Garibaldi to Sorrento (about 1 h 10 min) and the SITA Sud bus toward Amalfi, or a seasonal ferry from Naples to Amalfi or Positano. From Amalfi, the SITA Sud bus to Bomerano takes about 35-40 minutes and costs around EUR 1.30, with tickets sold at tabacchi. Timetables should be verified at sitasudtrasporti.it. Return is by bus or ferry from Positano. The walk takes 3-4 hours, and a full day should be allowed. Elevation change is about 300 m of ascent and descent along the upper path, so it is moderate in effort rather than technically difficult, but sections are exposed with steep drops beside the track. The surface varies from dirt and rock paths to narrow ledges, short scrambles and stone steps. Shade is limited on the open stretches, so the heat can be strong in summer. Landmarks include the cliff-edge viewpoints toward Capri and the Li Galli islands, terraced slopes and the village of Nocelle. Sensible turn-around points are the hamlets along the way if conditions turn bad, and the full path ends at Nocelle, from which the steps lead down to Positano. Few working fountains are on the route, so about 1.5 L of water per person is advisable, and a packed lunch can be bought in Bomerano. Refreshments are available at Nocelle, but there are no mountain huts. Sections can close after heavy rain or landslides, so conditions should be checked locally before starting.