Varco dei Cavalieri to Vuccolo dell'Arena
Ottati · about 50 min by car from Agropoli
The walk
5.9 km out-and-back walk near Ottati, up to Vuccolo dell'Arena, 190 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1393 and 1493 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Agropoli: about 50 min (35 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 Agropoli, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.52671,15.33047
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 Ottati and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at La Piazzetta in Valle dell’Angelo, 21 km by car.
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