Walking & Trekking
... for outdoor lovers!
Nature, Contemplation,
Adventure
 Trekking is an English word that for the Italians is synonymous
with hiking, but it really is much more ... it is an outdoor
activity consisting in walking slowly in natural environments,
often in the mountains, and on hiking trails to better know
the landscape from different perspectives and at the same
time to find yourself. Trekking is not mountaineering...
it is days of walking, along with adventure. It is not climbing,
it is not an extreme sport, it is not defying nature ....
but entering in tune with it.
Trekking derives from the verb 'to trek', a term coming
from the language of the Dutch settlers of South Africa,
from the Boer words trek (noun) and trekken (verb) with various
meanings, such as 'pull', 'walk slowly or even undertake
a long journey with wagons pulled by oxen', 'migration' referring
to the Great Migration the Dutch settlers were forced to
from 1835 and 1843 to escape the advance of the English,
and this historical origin of the term amplifies the concept
of finding oneself while walking towards new goals. Trekking
became a word in English language in mid 19th century and
also means 'a long journey undertaken on foot in areas where
common means of transport are note available' and this well
describes what once was the main way of travelling: walking
along trails and mule tracks in the company of donkeys, mules,
oxen or horses. Hence, today, the various side activities
in the modern and popular touristic trekking activities and
walking tours.
Nowadays, trekking is a way to get away, even if only for
a few days, from the hustle of everyday life and from the
haste characterizing it, to explore new places without stress
and enjoy outdoor activities. A way to restore, to pause
for breath and to live nature in its various manifestations:
stunning views, canyons, caves, seaside coast, fjords, hills,
valleys, trees, flowers and plants .... along fixed and unfixed
paths and trails. In this spirit our website dedicated to
Walking & Trekking comes to life.
Walking & Trekking
on the Amalfi Coast: A paradise on earth between myth and
reality
The Amalfi Coast is a paradise on earth with wonderful
natural landscapes and nature to explore, with stunning
views over the entire Amalfi Coast, Sorrento Coast stretching
until to Capri. For many, the Amalfi Coast is known from
postcards and walks along the streets and alleys of its
major resorts, but there is a more discreet area, which
should be discovered and lived with calm, a small world
which is not immediately visibile made of paths, villages,
hidden places of worship that put us in touch with the
origins and essential soul of this reality. The nature
and coastal trails so beloved by walking and trekking lovers
combine the sacred and the profane, myth and history, legend
and reality, nature and man... Starting from the 'Path
of the Gods', the path of excellence, which is now famous
throughout the world and covers from Agerola to Positano
through a landscape beyond description, always with the
sea as an inseparable companion. From here, spectacular
are the views of the Sorrento Peninsula and the island
of Capri and of course the spectacular cliffs and the clear
blue sea of the Amalfi Coast itself.
The Divine Coast also offers many other opportunities to
explore nature such as the Valle delle Ferriere, the Valley
of the Bandits, the Mount and the Sanctuary of the Avvocata,
Santa Maria del Castello ... we invite you to know and
admire them with us.
Walking & Trekking in
Sorrento: touch the sky with a finger!
The Sorrento Peninsula, Sorrento
in particular, is a famous and beloved tourist destination
both for Italians and foreigners, and it is the full expression
of the Neapolitan style and sunny nature of the South Italians
in the world, much praised by the songs 'Come back to Sorrento'
and 'O' sole mio '. In addition to the postcard images and
beautiful coastal views in which sea and sun are the main
characters, for lovers of walking and hiking Mount Faito
plays the master and needs to be explored. Its name comes
from the local dialect word "beech", because the
area is especially rich in beech trees, as well as oak and
chestnut trees. The paths through the beech trees lead into
the heart of the mountain until to its peaks almost touching
the sky. Mount Faito is 1131 meters high and is one of the
peaks of the Lattari Maounts, the Preappennine mountain group
in Campania, and offers spectacular views of the Sorrento
Peninsula, the Gulf of Naples and the Vesuvius, the island
of Capri, the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Salerno. For all
lovers of the sea the ideal is to walk in the Natural Marine
Reserve of Punta Campanella and reach the beach of Jeranto
from which you will enjoy a stunning view of Punta Campanella
itself and the famous Faraglioni, symbol of Capri. The area
is a protected natural reserve and certainly one of the most
beautiful Italian coasts with a luxuriant vegetation and
a rich underwater life.
Walking & Trekking in
the Cilento National Park: nature, folklore, returning to
roots
The National Park of
Cilento and Vallo di Diano is a vast and various territory
characterized by sea and mountains, grottoes and sea seas,
rivers and waterfalls, ancient monuments and historical
and rooted rural traditions, by picturesque mountain villages,
castles, archaeological sites dating back to ancient Greece,
fairs and festivals. This land is the ideal destination
for those seeking a holiday in a place where time stands
still and nature is still untouched: Far from the stress
of city, the bustle of work to immerse in local ancient
and modern traditions. Whether it's a beach holiday or
a cultural one, it is certain in the National Park of Cilento
and Vallo di Diano you will restore in nature. And, in
fact, the whole region is perfect for walking and trekking
outdoors, as it offers a wide choice of mountain trails,
but also inshore paths or along the rivers. Among the many
we point out the Monte Stella, the Bay of Infreschi, the
river Bussento and its sources along with the Valley of
Hell, Punta Licosa, Punta Tresino, Mount Cervati, The Calore
valley, the Valley of the Orchids in Sassano ... Discover
them all with us!
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