Guided hike between Mount Somma and the Valley of Hell with views of the crater of Vesuvius
Starting from: €36.90 per person
4h
English, Espanol, Francais, Italiano
1-15 people
Excursion
Suitable for children
Suitable for couples
Pets allowed
Parking available
Barrier-free
Language supports
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Services included
- Exclusive Movery money back guarantee
- Tourist assistance service included
- Instant ticket delivery
- Tickets are accepted on smartphones
Tickets and discounts
The cost of the tour is €50 per person for shared tours
The price is 245 € per group for private tours (up to 7 people)
Tour information
The excursion has a duration of about 4 hours
The tour is available daily from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The meeting point is in Ottaviano, on Valle delle Delizie Street.
The trekking route has a length of about 12 km.
The degree of difficulty of the route is E
Height difference of 450m up and down
Facilitations
Hiking poles are included in the price
The guide is available in English, Italian, French and Spanish
Animals are allowed
There is free parking near the meeting point
Those with hiking shoes can also reach Punta Nasone
Limitations
The maximum number of participants for the private tour is 7
We recommend that you wear suitable footwear, including hiking shoes, and carry a backpack with at least 1l of water
The cost of the ticket to access Vesuvius is not included but can be booked online at a cost of 12 euros
The minimum number of participants is 2
Cancellation
Cancellation is free of charge within 7 days before the experience, otherwise the full amount will be lost
About this activity
Immerse yourself in this adventurous guided tour that will take you directly to the crater of one of the world's most well-known and visited volcanoes, the Vesuvius.
Departure is from Ottaviano, in the heart of Vesuvius National Park. During the hike you will reach the peaks of Mount Somma, the Cognoli. The Monte Somma is the ancient volcano from which Vesuvius originated, over time demolished by a series of very ancient and violent explosive eruptions, some traceable as far back as 17,000 years ago. Also visible on Cognoli is the most beautiful "rope" lava formation on Vesuvius, etched by a deep fracture in which several species of ferns have taken life and inside which you can enter as if you could reach into the bowels of the Earth.
The black ground is made brilliant by the presence of minerals such as vesuvianite, black mica, olivinite, muscovite, and leucite. In some parts of the trail you can admire peculiar patches of black pine, which in the Vesuvian territory manages to survive only because of the cool northern exposure. Continuing on you will also encounter scrub vegetation with broom: from this point a breathtaking landscape opens up over the entire volcanic complex. Having crossed the ridge, you will reach the Hell Valley, located between Mount Somma and the main crater of Vesuvius, through a path composed of Lapillus and pumice stone.
Once you reach the main ticket office, you can begin the ascent to the crater starting from an altitude of 1,000 meters. Awaiting you is aloop hike until Square of Legality: here the magnificent excursion will end, in fact from this point you will return to Octavian again.
For the more daring and trained, it is also possible to reach Punta Nasone, the highest peak of Mt. Somma.
Through this experience you will be able to get on the Great Cone, admire unique views and experience the volcanological history of its eruptions at every turn.
Reservation assistance
With Movery you always have a digital assistant at your side. Before booking we are at your disposal to clarify any doubts, after booking we will send you all the partner's information with which you can define the last little details. Don't worry until the experience is completed (and even during) our assistant will be there to resolve any unforeseen issues and clarify any doubts.
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Activity's Location
How to get there
How to reach the meeting point by car
From the central station at Piazza Garibaldi in Naples, take SS162dir from Corso Meridionale, Via Taddeo da Sessa, and Via Emanuele Gianturco. Follow SS162dir in the direction of Via Pomigliano in Pomigliano D'arco. Take the Pomigliano D'arco exit from SS162dir. Take Strada Statale 268 del Vesuvio/Viadotto S. Domenico/SS268 in Somma vesuviana. Follow Strada Statale 268 del Vesuvio/SS268 in the direction of Via S. Domenico in Ottaviano. Take the exit towards Ottaviano from Strada Statale 268 del Vesuvio/SS268. Finally take Via Lucci and Via Ottaviano Cesare Augusto in the direction of Via delle Delizie. The route has a duration of about 40 minutes.How to reach the meeting point by public transportation
From Naples Central Station take train 6173 - Sarno and get off at the San Leonardo stop. From here proceed on foot for half an hour to reach Ottaviano. The route takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.Reviews
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