Mercogliano to Santuario Monte Vergine

The walk

5.1 km out-and-back walk between Mercogliano and Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, up to Santuario Monte Vergine, 186 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1302 and 1418 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Ciro Picariello (2.0 km) and lunch at I Santi in Mercogliano (0.3 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

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: Naples, about 1 h by car

Along the way

• SummonteOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 1.9 km

Where to eat and drink

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

A good day here

1. 10:00Park near Mercogliano and start the walk.
2. 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
3. 13:00Lunch at I Santi in Mercogliano, 300 m by car.
4. 15:30Tasting at Ciro Picariello, 2.0 km from the trail.