Il Figliolo Summit – Casone Aresta loop from Petina

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Il Figliolo Summit – Casone Aresta loop from Petina

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Il Figliolo Summit – Casone Aresta loop from Petina

05:36

16.1km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parco Nazionale Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.01 km

Il Figliolo Summit

Highlight • Summit

Near the large rocky spur of Figliolo it is necessary to climb to reach the summit, where the statue of the Madonna marks the highest point. From here you can enjoy a spectacular 360 degree view.

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6.77 km

Meadows and Rocky Hills in Parco Nazionale del Cilento

Highlight • Natural

Occasionally you can see red and white markings. There are also some posts with signs.

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7.12 km

Aresta di Petina Astronomical Observatory

Highlight • Structure

Aresta di Petina astronomical observatory
The Aresta di Petina astronomical observatory is located on top of the Alburni, at 1300 meters above sea level, in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park.
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7.18 km

Casone Aresta

Highlight • Structure

At the top of the Valico degli Alburni there is the astronomical observatory of Casone Aresta. Here the wood opens up to make room for a large plateau.

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7.18 km

Casone Aresta

Highlight • Structure

At the top of the Valico degli Alburni there is the astronomical observatory of Casone Aresta. Here the wood opens up to make room for a large plateau.

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7.21 km

Casone Aresta

Highlight • Structure

At the top of the Valico degli Alburni there is the astronomical observatory of Casone Aresta. Here the wood opens up to make room for a large plateau.

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7.22 km

Casone Aresta

Highlight • Monument

At the top of the Valico degli Alburni there is the astronomical observatory of Casone Aresta. Here the wood opens up to make room for a large plateau.

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11.1 km

Scenic road overlooking the Tanagro Valley

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The climb to the Alburni pass is long and with challenging slopes, but the road is spectacular and the effort is amply rewarded. After the hairpin bends, you cross one …

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

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