Sentiero della Sila
Calabria, Italy
Italy · Umbriatico, Italy → Crucoli, Italy
Distance
128 km
Stages
5
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 130 km journey through Italy’s Sila plateau, five stages of rugged beauty, ancient towns, and whispers of history. Starting in Umbriatico, with its medieval charm, the trail winds to Crucoli, threading through San Giovanni in Fiore, where the scent of wild herbs fills the air.
Elevation gain? 2,977 meters of challenge, with hilltop villages like Caccuri and Santa Severina as rewards.
Spring and autumn reveal vibrant landscapes, beckoning those seeking both adventure and reflection. This is a route where every step connects you to the land’s enduring spirit.
Stages
5 stages
Stage 1Umbriatico → Zinga
moderateDistance24 kmAscent509 mDescent870 m
Stage 2Casabona → San Giovanni in Fiore
challengingDistance28 kmAscent1281 mDescent465 m
Stage 3Distance14 kmAscent217 mDescent561 m
Stage 4Caccuri → Santa Severina
moderateDistance31 kmAscent562 mDescent892 m
Stage 5Umbriatico → Crucoli
moderateDistance32 kmAscent408 mDescent748 m
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