Montepertuso between the Mountain Opening and Hiking Trails
Accommodation in Montepertuso
Montepertuso between the Mountain Opening and Hiking Trails
Montepertuso draws attention to a striking mountain legend and paths through terraced landscapes. The name of the village refers to a perforated mountain above the town center. For you, this makes it a destination whose distinctive features reveal themselves through stories, rock, and movement.
According to local legend, the opening in the mountain was created by the touch of the Madonna. The legend of Montepertuso Mountain also includes a huge footprint of the defeated devil in the rock. Both motifs shape the image you may associate with the village, without the story losing its legendary character.
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Legend and Feast Day
Every year on July 2, Montepertuso celebrates a feast in honor of the Madonna delle Grazie. It includes a church service as well as a fireworks and light show in the mountain opening. The fixed date makes the day a clear reference point if you would like to plan your trip around a local event.
Traces of Early Settlement
Finds from caves in the area around Montepertuso suggest the existence of one or more prehistoric settlements. This cautious indication broadens the perspective beyond the legends of the mountain and also provides visitors interested in early human history with a comprehensible point of connection.
Hiking with Clear Details
CAI hiking trail 331a begins in the center of Montepertuso, near the Church of Madonna delle Grazie. The CAI hike optionally includes the ascent to the Buco di Monte Gambera: the trail passes over numerous steps through cultivated terraces. This allows you to complement a visit to the village with this hiking stage.
The hiking route is 8.5 km long, climbs 700 m in elevation, and takes 5 hours without breaks. The distance, ascent, and actual walking time provide a reliable basis for comparing this day with your preferred travel pace and your other plans.
As an additional point of reference, CAI hiking trail 329 descends to Montepertuso. This allows you to distinguish between a hike with an optional ascent and a route leading downhill to Montepertuso.
La Selva and Its Convenient Location
La Selva can be reached from Positano or Montepertuso only on foot via two routes. Both routes run between rock faces and terraces planted with olive and citrus trees. Access makes La Selva a destination where walking itself becomes the central form of approach.
From the Bivio Montepertuso junction on the SS 163, the center of Montepertuso is approximately 2 km away. The starting point of CAI hiking trail 331a near the Church of Madonna delle Grazie can be reached by car or by the local Positano–Montepertuso service from the center of Positano. When choosing your hotel or other accommodation, you can consider the village center and the starting point near the church as different reference points for planning your day.
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