Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta – Monte Sant'Angelo loop from Area del Pellegrino Fossa Massaraccio

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Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta – Monte Sant'Angelo loop from Area del Pellegrino Fossa Massaraccio

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Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta – Monte Sant'Angelo loop from Area del Pellegrino Fossa Massaraccio

04:14

12.3km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.27 km

Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta

Highlight • Monument

Panoramic point with a white statue, dedicated to the Madonna who observes Gaeta from above.

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3.20 km

Church of San Michele Arcangelo

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This church or hermitage, "San Michele Arcangelo," was dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The name (from the Hebrew language) means "Who is like God?" He is often depicted - in …

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4.04 km

View of Monte Redentore

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Majestic peaks rise before you from the top of Redentore, one of the most spectacular offshoots of Mount Altino. The view from this southern shoulder is simply breathtaking, offering an unrivaled panorama that takes in the entire surrounding landscape.

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5.59 km

Monte Sant'Angelo

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Mount Sant'Angelo is part of the Monti Aurunci park. From the 1402.4 m high peak you have a beautiful panoramic view of the Gulf of Gaeta.

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7.91 km

Sella Sola

Highlight • Mountain Pass

almost arrived at the top of the Redentore there is this pass or saddle that leads to the hermitage of San Michele

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8.26 km

Monte Redentore Summit

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8.45 km

Cima del Redentore (Monte Altino)

Highlight • Summit

It's the real reward for all the climbing. The ramps that lead up to the monument are technically challenging. Lower the saddle, put a hard gear and push all the way to the top.

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8.45 km

Prayer of the Nordic Walker

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The summit of Redentore (1,253 m) is one of the most striking peaks in the Aurunci Mountains, located in the territory of Formia, famous for the statue of Christ the …

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.72 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 28 October

19°C

7°C

2 %

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Comments

March 9, 2025,Cima del Redentore e monte Sant'Angelo dal rifugio Pornito

This splendid trek in the Aurunci mountains starts from the Pornito refuge car park, reachable only by car from Maranola. Recommended for everyone, as it is well signposted and not particularly tiring if taken at the right pace.

The first part of the route is the most popular as it allows you to reach the statue of the Redeemer via …

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