Amalfi Coast
About this trip.
The Sentiero degli Dei
The Path of the Gods runs high along the cliffs above Positano, with Capri shimmering offshore on clear days. It is the best-known walk on the Amalfi Coast and accordingly the busiest — but step onto almost any of the other paths in this corner of southern Italy and you'll likely have them to yourself. That's the trick with walking here: the towns clinging to the cliffs are now thoroughly touristy, particularly in high season, but climb a few hundred metres up the mountain and you're among lemon orchards and old mule tracks where you might meet one or two other walkers all morning.
Wild limestone mountains drop sheer to the Mediterranean. The villages — Positano, Amalfi, Atrani, Praiano, Ravello — were built where the rock allowed, and the paths between them are largely how locals got around before the corniche road. Walking links them up the way they were meant to be linked.
The standard route
The 7-night, 6-walking-day version runs from Sorrento along the peninsula to the Amalfi side and finishes near Ravello. Full days range from 7 to 17 km, with 2¼ to 8 hours on foot — there's a fair bit of climbing, and the reward for the climbing is the view. Shortened options use local buses to keep distances to 5–10¾ km and 1½–4 hours, useful on hot days. Highlights include the Valle delle Ferriere, the climb up Monte Commune, the Path of the Gods itself, and the quieter Abu Tabela path on the western end of the peninsula.
Variants come in at six nights (with or without a stop in Praiano) and a five-night Along the Siren Coast version. Most walkers find a rest day in Positano worth building in; some add nights in Sorrento for a day trip to Capri or Pompeii, or stay on Capri itself.
Bookings and what's included
This is a self-guided holiday — no group, no leader. On Foot Holidays provide route notes, GPS files via their app (which past walkers have found genuinely useful day-to-day), accommodation along the way, luggage transfers between stops, and breakfast. Lunches and dinners are your own, and the notes flag where to buy a sandwich versus where to pack one. Prices start from £1,390 for five nights and rise to £1,715 for the seven-night standard route.
It suits walkers who want company-free trails and a bit of independence, and who don't mind steep ascents — the climbs are the price of the views, and most reviewers feel the trade is fair. Anyone expecting empty villages should adjust expectations: Positano and Amalfi are busy. The paths above them are not.
The shape of the trip.
What's typically in the price, what isn't.
A general guide for walking holidays of this kind. Check the operator's booking page for the final inclusions on this specific trip.
Typically included
- ✓Hotel accommodation, double or twin en-suite rooms
- ✓Daily breakfast at each hotel
- ✓Luggage transfer between hotels on every walking day
- ✓Detailed route notes with maps and GPX files
- ✓24/7 support line in English for the duration of the trip
Typically not included
- ×Flights to and from the country of travel
- ×Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ×Lunches — typically a village picnic or café stop
- ×Some evening meals — depends on the specific itinerary
- ×Alcohol beyond any wine included with set dinners
- ×Optional room or transfer upgrades
Everything you might be wondering.
Q1How hard is it really?
The grading is set by the operator and usually reflects daily distance and total ascent. As a rule of thumb: if you can comfortably manage a 5-6 hour hillwalk at home on a weekend, a moderate-graded route will be fine. Read the day-by-day notes carefully, and train with a loaded pack in the months before.
Q2Can I do this solo?
Yes — self-guided walking holidays are well suited to solo travellers, and some operators waive the single-room supplement on certain departures. The route notes are written for confident independent walkers, and most operators run a 24/7 support line.
Q3Do I need to speak the language?
No. Hotels and restaurants on the route are used to English-speaking walkers. A phrasebook for menus and a few polite basics (hello, thank you, please) is all you really need. The operator's support line speaks English.
Q4Can I bring my dog?
Some routes are dog-friendly, others aren't — it depends on whether all the accommodation on the itinerary accepts dogs. Check with the operator before booking. If you do bring a dog, you'll need a pet passport, up-to-date rabies vaccination, and a lead for villages.
Q5What if it rains?
The route is walkable in rain — your luggage travels ahead regardless, so you'll always arrive somewhere dry. Some trails get slippery in wet weather and the operator's support line can arrange a taxi for any stage if conditions are properly bad.
Q6How do I get there from the UK?
Most routes are reachable by a short flight to a nearby airport, followed by train or transfer. The operator will usually point you at the nearest airport and can advise on rail connections. Some will book train tickets on your behalf for a small fee.
Q7Can I shorten or extend it?
Usually yes. Many operators offer shorter versions of a route as a standalone, and most will add extra nights at the start or end at their own rates. Ask when you enquire — they'll tailor it before booking.
Q8What about cancellation?
Typically a deposit (usually 20-25%) is taken at booking, with the balance due 8-10 weeks before departure. The operator's own terms apply — Mooch doesn't handle the booking or refunds. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Three walking holidays, side-by-side.
Other walking holidays on Mooch in the same spirit. All prices per person, from the operator.
