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Alessia to Canalone

Salerno, Vietri sul Mare, Cava de' Tirreni · about 5 min by car from Salerno

Distance
5.0 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
331 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

5.0 km out-and-back walk between Salerno and Vietri sul Mare, up to Canalone (Salerno), 331 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. After the walk: wine tasting at Mila Vuolo (0.8 km) and lunch at Famiglia Principe 1968 in Nocera Superiore (8.2 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Salerno: about 5 min (4 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Salerno, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

40.68564,14.73287

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Sorrento, about 45 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Mila Vuolo

Salerno · 800 m from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Famiglia Principe 1968

Nocera Superiore · 8.2 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

O’ Ca Bistrò

Nocera Inferiore · 10 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Salerno and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Famiglia Principe 1968 in Nocera Superiore, 8.2 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Mila Vuolo, 800 m from the trail.