Private hike up to top of Mount Faito

The real hike to have here in Amalfi Coast o Sorrento Peninsula.
Walk to the top of the Lattari Mountais overlooking the Cost.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WALK

Departure from Via Locoli in Agerola. The first stretch is along an ancient road that connected Agerola before 1900 to countries in the Neapolitan when there were no two "tunnels". Climbing is reached "Crocelle" and here you enter the Alta Via dei Monti Lattari. The trail runs through the gorges of the Devil. Legend has it that Lucifer took refuge in these steep cliffs, before it was driven out of San Michele.
After this stretch, you climb a small mountain slope (Malo Step) until you reach the junction that leads right to the Monastery of St. Michael. Here we turn left and follow directions for the Water Holy Cave, where the water gushes out of St. Michael source.
The trail continues up to a junction where the deviations are marked for "Scalandrone", not to take. This is a highly dangerous section that briefly connects Faito Paipo. It then continues with a short series of switchbacks up to the base of the molar where there is a detour to the Cross of the Distaff. Take a left and follow the signs to Mount Molar. From here the path leads through a steep climb up the stone to the highest peak of the Lattari Mountains, the Molar.
After a break, he resumed the journey going back to the fork for the Cross of the Distaff. Here you turn left in the direction of the same. After the cross, and after starting the descent on rocks you turn left. Continue on the steep path leading to the barracks of the Forest. After more than an hour downhill you arrive at a crossroads and continues to the left in the direction of Agerola. It goes before the Walloon ports of Positano and then the majestic landslide of Monte Catello

USEFUL INFORMATIONS

• reach the highest peak of the Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi Coast.
• walk through mountain forest, overlooking the sea
• unique views above Positano and all the territory around;
• possibility of reaching the place by public transport (train and cable car)!
• stop when taking pictures, when you walk focus on your steps - irregular ground !
• wear appropriate shoes and clothes, the weather can change quickly !
• carry water with you.