40€

per person

40€

per person

Trekking to Pietra Cappa – Europe’s Monolith (Aspromonte)

perfect for experts

Trekking in the heart of the Aspromonte Geopark up to Pietra Cappa, the tallest monolith in Europe: a unique geosite in the world.

The experience in brief

7 hours

With

Demetrius

2

-

20

guests

excursion

guide

equipment

insurance

Italian

English

What will you do

A hike in the heart of the Aspromonte Geopark to reach Pietra Cappa, the tallest monolith in Europe. A trail that crosses rugged and scenic landscapes to one of the most iconic and recognizable geosites in Calabria.

Start experience

Start near Pietra Lunga with a gradual immersion in the Aspromonte landscape. The trail immediately introduces an open, rocky natural environment, with a steady pace and climbs distributed לאורך the route.

Key moment

After about three hours of walking, you reach the base of Pietra Cappa. Here the most scenic part of the entire itinerary opens up: an immersive pause amid silence, the rock’s verticality, and the reading of the surrounding geological landscape. This is the moment set aside for the lunch break (packed lunch) and for observing the site.

Return

Descent along an alternative trail that completes the loop around the monolith. The return alternates scenic stretches and shadier areas, with water points available along the way, until returning to the starting point.

How to get there

San Luca, Locride e Area grecanica

Transfer available upon request

What you need to know

pool

Free cancellation up to 72 hours in advance

pool

Pay however you want, in complete security

canyon

Book and receive confirmation quickly

hiking guide in the woods

Only experiences that are truly worth it

  • Trekking shoes and technical clothing

  • Water bottle

  • Languages: Italian, English upon request

  • Recommended period: spring – autumn

  • Not recommended for those not used to long walks

  • Recommended:

    • Packed lunch

    • Trekking poles

    • Hat and sunscreen

Do you have any doubts or special requests?

Click here and contact us, we will be happy to help you.

38.14938044351523, 16.062455161826986

38.14938044351523, 16.062455161826986

Trekking to Pietra Cappa – Europe’s Monolith (Aspromonte)

perfect for experts

Trekking in the heart of the Aspromonte Geopark up to Pietra Cappa, the tallest monolith in Europe: a unique geosite in the world.

The experience in brief

7 hours

With

Demetrius

2

-

20

guests

excursion

guide

equipment

insurance

Italian

English

What will you do

A hike in the heart of the Aspromonte Geopark to reach Pietra Cappa, the tallest monolith in Europe. A trail that crosses rugged and scenic landscapes to one of the most iconic and recognizable geosites in Calabria.

Start experience

Start near Pietra Lunga with a gradual immersion in the Aspromonte landscape. The trail immediately introduces an open, rocky natural environment, with a steady pace and climbs distributed לאורך the route.

Key moment

After about three hours of walking, you reach the base of Pietra Cappa. Here the most scenic part of the entire itinerary opens up: an immersive pause amid silence, the rock’s verticality, and the reading of the surrounding geological landscape. This is the moment set aside for the lunch break (packed lunch) and for observing the site.

Return

Descent along an alternative trail that completes the loop around the monolith. The return alternates scenic stretches and shadier areas, with water points available along the way, until returning to the starting point.

How to get there

San Luca, Locride e Area grecanica

Transfer available upon request

What you need to know

pool

Free cancellation up to 72 hours in advance

pool

Pay however you want, in complete security

canyon

Book and receive confirmation quickly

hiking guide in the woods

Only experiences that are truly worth it

  • Trekking shoes and technical clothing

  • Water bottle

  • Languages: Italian, English upon request

  • Recommended period: spring – autumn

  • Not recommended for those not used to long walks

  • Recommended:

    • Packed lunch

    • Trekking poles

    • Hat and sunscreen

Do you have any doubts or special requests?

Click here and contact us, we will be happy to help you.

38.14938044351523, 16.062455161826986

38.14938044351523, 16.062455161826986