Calvanico to Monte Monna
Castiglione del Genovesi · about 15 min by car from Salerno
The walk
4.2 km out-and-back walk near Castiglione del Genovesi, up to Monte Monna, 392 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 763 and 1156 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Mila Vuolo (9.1 km) and lunch at Famiglia Principe 1968 in Nocera Superiore (15.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Salerno: about 15 min (9 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
40.73495,14.83926
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Castiglione del Genovesi and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Famiglia Principe 1968 in Nocera Superiore, 15 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Mila Vuolo, 9.1 km from the trail.
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