A woman stands at the summit of Monte Tre Calli looking out on to the horizon of a deep blue sea and sky in the Amalfi Coast of Italy

A Hiking Guide to Monte Tre Calli

Last updated:

June 21, 2026

The Monte Tre Calli hike is a wonderful, less crowded alternative to the Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast. This hike offers spectacular 360° panoramic views over Capri, Positano, the hamlet of Bomerano, and the Bay of Naples. Are you looking for an alternative to the popular Path of the Gods? In this guide, I cover everything you need to plan your hike on Monte Tre Calli.

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The Monte Tre Calli hike is 11 km/7 mi (round trip) long at 1,122 m/3,681 ft above sea level. The trail takes you from the hamlet of Bomerano to the village of Paipo. The entrance to the trail is located in Paipo via some stone steps. From there, the first part of the hike goes uphill until you gain 355 m/ 1,165 ft in elevation. After that, the trail flattens out. From that elevation, you will see over the Path of the Gods itself. In addition, you will get breathtaking views over the whole of the Sorrento Peninsula, Capri, Positano, and the Bay of Naples.

A woman sits at the summit of Monte Tre Calli looking out to the west towards the Sorrento Peninsula and island of Capri surrounded by the deep blue sea and sky in the Amalfi Coast of Italy. — Views to the west from Monte Tre Calli.

What is Monte Tre Calli?

Rising above the Amalfi Coast, Monte Tre Calli is part of the Lattari mountain range. It rises to an elevation of 1,122 m/ 3,681 ft and sits directly within the borders of the protected Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari. The Monte Tre Calli circuit actually runs above the Path of the Gods. While the Path of the Gods hugs a lower cliffside, the Monte Tre Calli trail climbs up the ridge line. Unlike the Path of the Gods, the peak of Monte Tre Calli offers unobstructed, 360° panoramic views of the entire Amalfi Coast. From the top, you will see from the Gulf of Salerno, all the way to the Bay of Naples.

A lady sits on the edge of a cliff looking at Agerola from the Monte Tre Calli - one of many Amalfi Coast hikes. — Views to the east from Monte Tre Calli. When the clouds clear, you would be able to see Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples from here.

Summary of the Monte Tre Calli Hike

Elevation Gain	577 m/1,893 ft
Distance	11 km/7 mi (round trip)
Time	4.5 – 5 hours
Difficulty	moderate to difficult

What to wear/bring

To hike Monte Tre Calli comfortably, it is crucial to wear the right clothing and bring the proper supplies. Below are my suggestions:

Trail shoes or sturdy sneakers with a good grip. There are a lot of loose rocks on the trail, so footwear with good ankle support would be advisable.
Lightweight pants or shorts with a breathable shirt would be comfortable for the trail; bring a lightweight jacket as the weather turns pretty quickly at this altitude.
Lightweight backpack.
Adequate sun protection. The trail is very exposed to the sun so make sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Water. Bring at least 1.5 L per person.
Toilet paper and sanitizer. Just in case.
Lunch/snacks or money for lunch.

A woman stands at the summit of Monte Tre Calli looking out on to the horizon of a deep blue sea and sky. — Views to the south on Monte Tre Calli.

How to get to Monte Tre Calli

To get to the trailhead of Monte Tre Calli, you must get to the hamlet of Bomerano.

By foot

I stayed in Agriturismo Sant’Alfonso and was able to cross the street and followed some trails that eventually took me to Bomerano. The agriturismo is located in the town of Furore.

I am assuming you can walk to Monte Tre Calli from Praiano, since you can walk to the Path of the Gods from there. You will need to back track into Bomerano’s town square once you make it up the stairs, since the stairs leads you to the Path of the Gods.

A hiker looks up at a cliff wall as she prepares to ascend some stone stairs on the Amalfi Coast. — On my hike from Furore to Bomerano where the trailhead is located. It is possible to walk to Bomerano from Praiano or Furore (depending on where you are staying). Just expect to climb a LOT of stairs to get there.

By bus

Regardless of your starting point, you need to get to Amalfi town. From Amalfi, you need to take the SITA bus to Amalfi-Agerola. You will need to get off in Bomerano. This bus ride will take about two hours.

The Bomerano bus stop is located right in the main piazza (Piazza Capasso) of the hamlet. From the piazza, head to Via Tommasso Mannini (street) and you will see the white and red trail markers for Monte Tre Calli.

By shuttle

There is a shuttle service to Bomerano available from Amalfi. The service is provided by Travelmar. If you are taking a ferry over to Amalfi, you can buy a combo ticket for the Travelmar ferry + shuttle. It is also possible to buy the shuttle ticket directly from the driver. The shuttle departs not far from the port of Amalfi.

The shuttle ride to Bomerano takes about 40 minutes. Note that there are limited departure times throughout the day. Refer to the Travelmar shuttle timetable for more information.

By car

You can drive to Bomerano by following the signs for Gragnano-Lettere-Agerola/Amalfi on the SS366. There is parking available at Piazza Capasso. There is also paid parking available near Agerola’s stadium. Note: aim to arrive before 9 am as parking fills up quickly during peak season.

By private transfer/guided tour

If you want to hike Monte Tre Calli without all the time investment and stress of getting there, then I highly recommend going on a guided tour. A guided tour would enhance the experience if you were interested in understanding the flora and fauna of the trail, local legends without the hassle of navigating. You can approach a local tour operator once you are at the Amalfi Coast to explore your options. I couldn’t find any tour operators if you wanted to pre-book; I did find this tour which charges per group (sorry, solo travellers).

I personally went on G Adventures’ Local Living Italy – Amalfi Coast tour. This tour was AMAZING as it allowed me to live like a local and explore villages, ancient mountain trails, and local customs on the Amalfi Coast under the expert guidance of a local. I wouldn’t have been able to do half of what I experienced on the tour had I gone to the Amalfi Coast independently. The Monte Tre Calli hike was included on this tour.

Views looking north from Monte Tre Calli.

Hiking the Monte Tre Calli circuit

The start of the hike will take you to Bomerano. There are cafes that are open early on Piazza Capasso where you can grab a light breakfast, snacks for the hike, or even a lunch to pack for the hike. This is also a great pit stop for bathrooms.

From the square, head to Via Tommasso Mannini (“via” = street) and you will see trail markers for Monte Tre Calli (trail 329). These markers will take you along Via Pendola. Follow the trail markers until you arrive at a steep set of stairs. The stairs will take you up to a road (Via Paipo). Turn left on Via Paipo and follow the road for about 500m. Here you should find the starting point for Monte Tre Calli trail/trail 329. The trail should then start your climb up the Tre Calli mountain via a forest.

Stone steps leading up to a mountain trail on the Monte Tre Calli circuit on the Amalfi Coast. — Stone stairs leading up to Monte Tre Calli.

Trail markers to trail 329 (Monte Tre Calli) on the Amalfi Coast. — Stone stairs leading up to Monte Tre Calli.

There are plenty of panoramic points where you can stop during the hike. But at its peak, you will get unobstructed, 360° panoramic views of the entire Amalfi Coast. You will see the Sorrento Peninsula, Capri, Positano, and the Bay of Naples.

A woman sits on a rock that has views over the Sorrento peninsula from the Monte Tre Calli trail on the Amalfi Coast. — Monte Tre Calli offers a higher (+ 360°) views over the Amalfi Coast in comparison to the popular Path of the Gods.

To get to the end of the trail, continue following the trail markers for Monte Trail Calli/329 or red path marker. This will lead you down a very rocky path until you reach a forest where the trail becomes flatter. This was the bit that required patience and attention (so as not to roll an ankle). The trail eventually leads you back to Via Paipo. Follow the road back to the steep stairs where you started the hike.

I found the the rocky bits of Monte Tre Calli challenging. But with a little patience and attention, the trail is totally doable.

Where to eat on the Monte Tre Calli circuit

You can pack a lunch or stop by a deli in Bomerano to buy a lunch to take with you before your hike. You can grab a sandwich with the famed fior di latte of Agerola. There are plenty of places on the trail where you can stop to eat.

A hand holds a glass of red wine at the top of a mountain.

There are restaurants in Paipo (the town where the stone stairs are located) or back at Bomerano. These establishments have the closest toilets to the trail.

Additional tips for the Monte Tre Calli hike

Monte Tre Calli is a bit of a steeper climb with some tough sections in comparison to Path of the Gods, but nothing too extreme.
While on Via Paipo, look out for incoming cars and stay near the guard rails.
Pay attention during the descent on the rocky bit of the trail; rolled ankles can be easily avoided.
If it has recently rained, I recommend holding off on your hike.

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