Path Of The Gods: Hiking the Amalfi Coast of Italy
Hiking the Path of the Gods is a must-do for any visitor to the Amalfi Coast. But what about hiking it in December? We recently took on this challenge, trading summer crowds and scorching sun for a unique winter experience. Join us as we share our adventures, insights, and stunning photos from our off-season trek along this legendary Italian trail.
On December 6th we arrived in Naples, the area's most proximal major metro. We found Naples a rather dirty city and were not disappointed to move on. We caught a bus from this train station to Bomero, the start of the Path of the Gods.
Path of the Gods Details:
About 6 miles
1,200 ft elevation gain, lots of elevation loss
Moderate path with rocks and gravel
Notes:
This trail is very popular. During the “high” season expect lots of people!
During the summer it can get very hot, so dress and pack accordingly
Positano is VERY expensive compared to nearly anywhere else in Europe. Book ahead and bring lots of cash. We opted to only spend one night here because of this + the number of people. During the “high” season prices are 2-3x what they are during the winter and food/entertainment is expensive too.
Cover charges are to be expected. Most restaurants will automatically tack on a cover charge to your bill. Sometimes it is a flat rate and sometimes it is a percentage. We found this to be the case in most of the popular cities in Italy.
Be aware of your lodging location. If you book at the top of the town you may find yourself hiking stairs 10-20 minutes each way when you want to go to the beach area.
