Sant'Elia Cave – Summit of Monte della Nuda loop from Postiglione

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Sant'Elia Cave – Summit of Monte della Nuda loop from Postiglione

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Sant'Elia Cave – Summit of Monte della Nuda loop from Postiglione

05:19

9.50km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8 m for 2.89 km

After 3.58 km for 565 m

Waypoints

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688 m

Sant'Elia Cave

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To reach this place trekking clothing and sturdy shoes!
The entrance to the Grotta di Sant'Elia opens onto one of the most evocative "balconies" of the Alburni. From here it …

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1.84 km

Scenic Viewpoint

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Nice panoramic point.
Appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes to reach it.

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2.75 km

Equipped section to Colle Medoro

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To go to Colle Medoro you have to follow a path classified as "EE" and you have to cross a via ferrata of about a hundred meters which overlooks a precipice.
Pay attention. Avoid for those who suffer from vertigo.

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2.98 km

Colle Medoro

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Once you reach Colle Medoro, you can rest and enjoy the beautiful views.
If you reach it via the Medoro pass via a via ferrata, you need mountaineering experience, so appropriate clothing and footwear are required.

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3.56 km

Ascent to Monte della Nuda from Colle Medoro

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The ascent to Monte della Nuda from Colle Medoro is quite challenging. Mountaineering experience, appropriate clothing and shoes and a lot of breath.

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4.01 km

Summit of Monte della Nuda

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There is a need for good preparation as well as proper clothing.

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4.55 km

Michele Cicchiello Pass

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From Monte della Nuda to descend to Postiglione, initially follow path 311 passing through the "Varco Michele Cicchiello". Rather narrow and deep. It is difficult to cross it with a …

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5.62 km

Section of trail 312 (Postiglione Campo D'Amore)

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Section of path 312 (Postiglione - Campo D'Amore).
Characterized in the first part by a dense succession of narrow hairpin bends.

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9.50 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

3.21 km

468 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

3.21 km

468 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 6, 2025,Da Parcheggio - sentiero Grotta Sant'Elia a Cima del monte della Nuda

Even today, on our way to Monte La Nuda, we had special company: a wonderful four-legged friend (see photo). Our friend was immediately named ELIA, and I can't deny that he was a true CAI guide both on the way there and back. He was invaluable for our hike (he arrived this morning at 6:30 at the starting parking lot, …

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April 7, 2024,Cilento - Catena degli Alburni- Colle Medoro - La Nuda - Escursione impegnativa

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Finally a spring Sunday. We could have chosen to go on an excursion along our beautiful coasts and perhaps go for a swim in the sea, but instead, we opted for a mountain excursion on the Alburni chain, in the Cilento Park. We climbed to the top of Monte della Nuda which is over 1700m starting from Postiglione …

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April 7, 2024,Anello da Postiglione sul Monte della Nuda

Finally a spring Sunday. We could have chosen to go on an excursion along our beautiful coasts and perhaps go for a swim in the sea, but instead, we opted for a mountain excursion on the Alburni chain, in the Cilento Park. We climbed to the top of Monte della Nuda which is over 1700m starting from Postiglione with a …

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