Excursions with Guide

Vesuvius Park: Hike in the Tirone Forest Reserve Trail No. 4

Path on the beautiful wide and equipped path in the Forest Reserve that crosses the Piano delle Ginestre and which is among the most protected in the Park for its protection and naturalness. This path unwinds along one of the stretches where nature is among the most luxuriant of Vesuvius, an incredible crossing with alternating green areas, volcanic formations, lava tunnels and 3 lava flows from the last eruption of Vesuvius, that of 1944, colonized by lichens and pioneer species. The road, which extends mostly flat, crosses one of the most beautiful and panoramic stretches of the entire Vesuvius Park.

What will you do

We will carry out a beautiful excursion in one of the most protected stretches of the Park classified as a Forest Reserve along the path that crosses the Piano delle Ginestre. Accompanied by the Park Guides, we will be guided to discover the most luxuriant nature of Vesuvius, along a mostly flat and easy to walk route, also suitable for children, but which will offer a continuous alternation of lush areas of the forest, volcanic formations, lava tunnels , up to touch the 3 lava flows of the last eruption of Vesuvius, that of 1944. The route is ideal for closely observing plant species and animal traces and experiencing the majesty of this active volcano in a healthy and natural way. We will also enjoy unique and unrepeatable views of the Gulf of Naples.

What to expect

Type: Simple path, also suitable for children (not suitable for those with walking problems or in a wheelchair)
Distance: Km: about 5 round trip - Height difference: 80 m -

What's included

Guide: 150 euros/guide – 1 guide max 20 pax – basic liability insurance
For guides in English, German, Spanish and French, they must be requested at the time of booking and subject to availability

What is not included

Parking service and any costs, meals, drinks, hiking equipment - everything not indicated in "services included".

To remember

MEETING POINT AND END OF SERVICES: observatory district (Kona/Douce Atmosphere restaurant)
Please note: For guides in English, German, Spanish and French, they must be requested at the time of booking and subject to availability.

Advice

Equipment:
- it is advisable to preferably wear trekking shoes or, alternatively, trainers with shaped soles
- layered clothing, k-way and sweatshirt
- bring only a backpack (no shoulder bags or envelopes)
- a light or torch
- water (1.5L) and packed snack

Best period: all year round, weather permitting

How to get there: From the A3 motorway the closest exit is Torre del Greco. From the exit, follow the signs for the Vesuvius National Park
Durata:   2 ore, 30 minuti
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8.619 reviews
#1 of 14 things to do in Ottaviano
I3803VTpauls
Review dated 05 Apr 2024
A hike with amazing views
You definitely need to be confident at walking up a steep incline with a very rough/ uneven stoney terrain. Easy to trip or slip, but was with it to climb an active volcano!
charlottee906
Review dated 03 Apr 2024
A complete racket stacked against independent travellers
How have they made visiting a mountain so complicated? If you haven’t pre-booked days in advance you get to play a ridiculous game every 10mins where they ‘release’ 10 (just 10) last minute tickets online. The chances of even getting into the ‘buy’ stage is as unlikely as getting a good cup of tea from a Lipton bag. We tried every 10mins for the whole morning. We even went up just in case there was an alternative option at the top. There was not. Just dozens of other people trying to get lucky in this crazy rigged system. No one did.
But don’t worry. You can use an entirely different system and website to pre-book your car parking to the site.
It’s a complete racket to get you to use the overpriced group tour. Shameful.
AAthanas
Review dated 31 Mar 2024
Disappointing scam
Impossible booking system for tickets. Couldn’t get in. Had to try to book last minute online tickets using an app that crashed and wifi that didn’t work. Only 10 tickets were available each hour, even though there were plenty of spaces open. The bus companies buy up all the tickets and hoard them. Total rip off. Very disappointing. Ended up just walking around the park but not going up to the rim. Workers at the main gate were officious. Back gate ladies were much nicer but still unable to help.
olejohnn
Review dated 26 Mar 2024
Be prepared
When you drive up yourself you will encounter a person directing you into a parking street. Ignore this person and drive all the way to the top. Be sure to have made your entry tickets before you start driving up - preferably from were you are staying. The entrance people are very unfriendly. Be there before your allotted time. If your are late you miss the opportunity.
271vitak
Review dated 19 Mar 2024
Not cool
When you buy the tickets you need to choose the time slot as they say this is to regulate the numbers of people coming up. OK, that is fair enough. We booked the slot for our visit at and were late (due to nothing matching what is stated on Google maps, bus numbers do not exist at bus stops indicated, times notmatching, etc, could write a separate topic about that) so when we arrived late we were refused entry, and were told to buy new tickets. There were not many people at all coming in and not sure how buying a second set of tickets did help to regulate the visitors numbers?
Really cynical approach in dealing with customers I would say. It is not that I am very sorry for the money spent, but it is more that you feel like you got scammed, as if you are the tourist they feel they have a right to rip you off at every opportunity.

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