Walking Amalfi's Path of the Gods

Walking information

This holiday follows stone steps, coastal paths and some forest trails, some of which are rocky and uneven in places. You need to be a fit and confident walker, as the frequent ascents and descents, particularly on the coastal paths, are steep in places and make this a more demanding holiday than the distances suggest. On the Path of the Gods, guests with a fear of heights may have problems with certain sections. Walkers with knee problems may have difficulty descending the stone steps and walking poles are strongly recommended.

Day 1: Arrive in Bomerano

Arrive in Bomerano and settle into your comfortable 4* hotel.

Day 2: Amalfi (9km/5.6mi)

From your hotel, it's a steady descent past vine terraces and rugged cliffs, with a constant and impressive backdrop of impossibly azure seas, to seaside Amalfi. Wander its narrow alleyways, discover its compact marina and quaint shops packed with local produce and admire its 9th century Duomo.

Day 3: Praiano (10km/6.2mi)

Start the day on the Path of the Gods, making your way to the spectacular view point at Colle Serra, before branching off and descending on a coastal path to the charming village of Praiano. A panoramic lunch perhaps, before returning by bus via Amalfi or heading uphill back to Bomerano via the Convent di San Domenico - your reward on a clear day are truly spectacular views of the village of Vettica Maggiore, Positano, Capri and Li Galli.

Day 4: Monte Tre Calli Walk (10km/6.2mi)

Head for the mountains today towards the highest peaks of the Amalfi Coast, blessed with arguably the most far-reaching vistas. From the outskirts of Bomerano, follow an uphill path through chestnut woods towards the summit of Monte Tre Calli with its unrivalled 360-degree views of the rugged coastline and azure seas beyond, and the island of Capri visible in the distance. It's a scenic walk along the ridge, through grassland and woodland to a natural rock formation known as Il Fungo, 'The Mushroom', before you descend back to Bomerano via the Belvedere di Paipo, with its magical views.

Day 5: Free Day

It's tempting to spend the day relaxing by the hotel's pool but it would be a shame not to explore further afield. Options today include heading to Amalfi and hopping on a hydrofoil to the elegant island of Capri.

Day 6: Amalfi to Ravello (7km/4.3mi)

Take the bus to Amalfi then follow the path that hugs the coastline to perfectly preserved Atrani, a charming little town with narrow lanes and a serene town square. Then it's uphill through a warren of tiny streets to Ravello and the 11th century Villa Rufolo, once a papal residence and later the home of Richard Wagner, and Villa Cimbrone, a sumptuous 19th century mansion with fabulous gardens and unequalled views over the Gulf of Salerno. Return via the Torre dello Zirro to Amalfi and bus back to Bomerano.

Day 7: Path of the Gods to Positano (10km/6.2mi)

Set off from Bomerano along the Path of the Gods, the highlight of the week's trekking and the region's most famous walk, offering views all the way along the peninsula, with Capri's famous Faraglioni cliffs marking 'land's end'. There's a choice of picnic spots with stunning views of glittering seas dotted with pleasure boats as you continue onwards past lemon groves and brigands' treasure troves to the mountain village of Nocelle. Then it's down through lush terraces to the steep, narrow streets of pastel-coloured Positano.

Day 8: Leave Bomerano