Sentiero della Sila

Sentiero della Sila

Calabria, Italy

Italy, Umbriatico to Crucoli

Distance

128 km

Stages

5

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 128 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.

Highlights

  • Umbriatico
  • San Giovanni in Fiore
  • Caccuri
  • Santa Severina
  • Crucoli

Stages

  1. 1

    Umbriatico to Zingamoderate

    24 km509 m870 m

  2. 2

    Casabona to San Giovanni in Fiorechallenging

    28 km1281 m465 m

  3. 3

    San Giovanni in Fiore to Caccurieasy

    14 km217 m561 m

  4. 4

    Caccuri to Santa Severinamoderate

    31 km562 m892 m

  5. 5

    Umbriatico to Crucolimoderate

    32 km408 m748 m

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