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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderately fit—comfortable on uneven ground, able to handle sustained walking and stair descents/ascents.
Overview
Walk the Sentiero degli Dei with Saveria “Ladybug,” a Positano-born guide who blends geology, herb lore, and local hospitality on one of southern Italy’s most spectacular ridge trails. Expect dramatic coastal views, stone staircases, and tastings from hillside farmers.
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You step out of the narrow bus, the spray of the Tyrrhenian at your back and a stone stairway before you that seems to climb the sky. Saveria—“Ladybug,” to everyone who knows her—meets the group in the small parking lot of Nocelle, the last stop above Positano. Her voice is low, practiced, already pointing to the folds of coastline below: villages pinned to the cliffs, terraces of lemon trees, the sea keeping time with distant ferry horns.
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Adventure Tips
Hydrate before you leave
Bring at least 1–1.5 L of water in summer; water is limited once you’re on the ridge and shade is sparse.
Sturdy footwear matters
Wear shoes with good grip for stone steps and loose scree—trainers won’t cut it on the steep sections.
Protect from sun and wind
A wide-brim hat and sunscreen are vital in summer; a light wind shell helps on exposed ridgelines.
Take time for local stops
Talk to farmers or shepherds when Saveria introduces you—fresh cheese or a lemon slice tells more about the place than a guidebook ever can.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Audible griffon vulture sightings are rare but possible; kestrels and peregrine falcons are more common.
- Local lizards bask on warm stone; you'll also spot Mediterranean warblers among the scrub.
History
The path served as a pedestrian artery between mountain hamlets before the 19th-century coastal road; its stone steps trace routes used for centuries for trade and transhumance.
Conservation
Stick to the trail and avoid trampling terraces—local farmers maintain fragile dry-stone walls and endemic plants, and guides encourage respectful sampling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Good tread and ankle support for stone stairs and loose gravel.
1–1.5 L water bottle or bladder
Keeps you hydrated on long exposed sections—refill options are limited.
summer specific
Light wind shell or fleece
Brisk winds on the ridge can make temperatures feel much cooler.
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Sun hat & sunscreen
Essential protection on open sections with almost no shade.
summer specific