The Heart Path

CAI Trail 300
Punta Campanella – Mount San Costanzo

Recommended period: May to September (Booking required).

DESCRIPTION

The Punta Campanella excursion, also known as Path 300 or the "Heart Path" (due to the heart-shaped rock formations visible to the naked eye), offers breathtaking views over the Bay of Ieranto. Located in the charming village of Termini (Massa Lubrense) within the Sorrento Peninsula, the trail is part of the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area. This area marks the final stretch of the magnificent "Alta Via dei Monti Lattari," a magical place steeped in history and legends.

The trek begins in Piazza Santa Croce (Termini) with a descent along the ancient Via Minerva, a Greco-Roman mule track built in the 4th century B.C. (still partially paved with original Roman stones). This path leads directly to the Punta Campanella lighthouse. In antiquity, this site housed a temple dedicated to Athena-Minerva, founded by Odysseus (Ulysses) to thank the Goddess for protecting him on his journey back to Ithaca.

From the lighthouse, a challenging uphill climb begins, featuring some narrow, exposed sections with stunning views of Capri and its Faraglioni. This leads to the summit of Mount San Costanzo (486m) and its small chapel, overlooking the Bay of Ieranto and Marina del Cantone. The 360-degree panorama spans from the Gulf of Naples to the Gulf of Salerno, including Mount Vesuvius, the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida, and stretching as far as Mount Circeo, Gaeta, and Ventotene. The return journey follows an easier path through a pine forest, reaching the starting point in less than an hour.

TECHNICAL DATA
  • DISTANCE: 8 km
  • ELEVAION GAIN: +450 m
  • HIKING TIME: 5 HOURS excluding stops
  • DIFFICULTY: E (Hiking)

To book, fill out the form on this page: with reservations only on request.

Required Equipment: Participants must wear hiking shoes or ankle-high boots with lugged soles.

Recommended in your backpack: * Trekking poles, windbreaker or rain poncho. Hat/cap and sunscreen. At least 1.5 liters of water. Mobile phone and a light packed lunch (snacks or seasonal fruit suggested).

Water Supply: Drinking water is available in Piazza Santa Croce, Termini.

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The trip can be paid on the same day, directly at the meeting place.
Absolutely yes, it is mandatory to book as soon as possible to ensure seat availability.
In case of bad weather the excursion will be postponed or an alternative route will be proposed.
Please notify us promptly if you need to cancel your reservation.

For cancellations due to causes other than weather uncertainty, in the last 48 hours of departure, a penalty of 50% of the participation fee will be applied.
For cancellations in the last 24 hours, the entire fee will be paid.

Guide: Candida Esposito – Environmental Hiking Guide (Monti Lattari Park).

Insurance: Civil liability and legal protection included.

Price: €60 per person (Discounts available for groups/families of 6+ people via email).

Cancellation Policy: 50% refund for cancellations up to 48 hours before. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours or on the day of the trek.

Important: The guide reserves the right to exclude participants without proper gear/fitness or to modify the route due to weather or unforeseen events. In case of bad weather, the hike will be canceled.

The hiking guide reserves the right not to admit to the excursion those who do not prove to have the necessary physical, technical or clothing requirements. To change the paths in case of unexpected or adverse weather conditions.

ATTENTION: In case of adverse weather forecasts, the excursion for this type of trail will be cancelled. For further information and advice on how to best tackle this type of excursion, consult the page "Mountain Safety & Advice".

The CAI has defined a difficulty scale based on the following characteristics: the surface of the terrain, the length of the route, the difference in altitude and altitude, the exposure, any orientation difficulties.

  • Tourist Itinerary T Narrow streets, mule tracks and easy paths without exposed sections. Maximum duration of 2/3 hours of walking. Well signposted and without orientation problems. Maximum altitude below 2000 metres.
  • Hiking Itinerary E More or less bumpy paths and tracks. They can be done on steep slopes and require the use of your hands to maintain balance. Possible presence of short snow-covered stretches. Itineraries on easy terrain but lasting more than 3 hours. They may present orientation problems. Maximum altitude above 2000 metres.
  • Itineraries for Experienced Hikers EE Tracks on impervious and/or slippery terrain, high altitude scree, etc. Sections without signs or known reference points.
  • The routes equipped with fixed ropes, chains or ladders (via ferrata) are called EEA; must be addressed with adequate equipment and experience. require the use of snowshoes, have easy access routes, take place at the bottom of the valley or in wooded areas or on ridges which guarantee, overall, safe travelability.

Punta Campanella
Monte San Costanzo

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Punta Campanella Mount San Costanzo

€60

per person

€5

extra per persona
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Difficulty:
Medium
Duration:
About 5 hours
Meeting point:
Termini di Massa Lubrense
Meeting point:
Sorrento
Circumvesuviana station
Excursion only on request
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Chi ti accompagna?

"È guida Escursionistica chi, esercita la professione diretta a consentire la migliore conoscenza a persone singole o gruppi di persone, nelle visite al patrimonio culturale, illustrandone le attrattive storiche, antropologiche e paesaggistiche.”.
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Ciao, sono Candida!

Mi presento mi chiamo Candida (Costa Natura Trekking) sono una guida escursionistica ambientale del Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari.

Ho diversi attestati conseguiti nel corso degli anni; nello specifico assistente turistico per persone e gruppi, educatrice ambientale, animatrice di feste per bambini. Sono socio del CAI sezione Cai Stabia dal 2022, Lega Ambiente, Slow Food Travel Costa d'Amalfi e di Authentic Outdoor Amalfi Coast.

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"A hiking professional guide who practices this profession, is aimed providing, a better knowledge during the paths, illustrating its historical, anthropological and landscape attractions."
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You can write to us for any need, if you have doubts about the excursion or if you would like to organize one personalized for your needs, let's talk!

Hello!

My name is Candida (Costa Natura Trekking) I am a trekking tour guide of the Regional Park of the Lattari Mountains.

I am a member of the CAI (italian alpine club) since 2022, Lega Ambiente, Slow Food Travel Amalfi Coast Community and Authentic Outdoor Amalfi Coast.

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