Alta Via del Monte Stella

Length: 3h30’, difficulty: medium
This route follows the crest of Mount Stella and is one of the principal mountain paths of the area.
The excursion can be started in the town of Montecorice,more precisely in the village of Cosentini or Ortodonico, or in the town of Perdifumo. Starting from Cosentini you will pass through an area called “ Montanari” reaching the country road.Starting from Perdifumo instead, you will follow the crest of Punta Carpinia until reaching the equipped area of Monte Corbara. The path will bring you from here through a wooden area along the crest and offers many panoramic views. You will be able to observe “ Mount Cervati”, the “ Alburni”, but also Cape Palinuro, the gulf of Salerno and the Amalfi coast.
This itinerary, which offers a landscape painting of rare beauty, also has e rich historical background.Along the way you will see the ruins of the “ Castelluccio” and the Chapel of the “ Madonna della Stella” whose cult dates back to the pre-Christian age.
Walking down from Mount Stella ,through a beautiful wood you’ll reach the so called “ Vivaio” an quipped area, ideal place for some relax.