Monte Cervati – Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve loop from I Vallicelli
Monte Cervati – Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve loop from I Vallicelli
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Monte Cervati – Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve loop from I Vallicelli
05:17
13.3km
700m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 15, 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 3.94 km for 1.51 km
After 7.15 km for 48 m
After 7.33 km for 2.03 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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982 m
Valley of the Singing Water
Highlight • Gorge
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3.37 km
Rifugio Cervati
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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3.89 km
Shortly before Rifugio Pellegrini
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
5.90 km
Monte Cervati
Highlight • Summit
We could not miss the climb to the highest peak of Campania Monte Cervati, 1899 meters above sea level, located in the center-south of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, in the large forest area of Pruno
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7.11 km
Rifugio Pellegrini
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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7.17 km
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snow
Highlight • Religious Site
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7.20 km
Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve
Highlight • Religious Site
The date of construction is not well defined, the structure certainly dates back to before 1000 and was perhaps brought to light by the "Santa Maria della Neve" Archconfraternity.
The name of Madonna del Cervato is linked to the position in which it is found. In fact, the sanctuary allows you to travel along a steep and complex road that leads to the top of the mountain which bears the denomination of Monte Cervato or Cervati. It is a very high relief, approximately 1800 meters and is the highest in Campania.
The faithful who arrive at the top of the mountain can admire the landscape and with this also the beauty of the small chapel of the Madonna del Cervato. Inside you can see two different spaces, which have undergone two processes in different periods. The innermost part is the one built before 1000, while the other part was built around 1600. The external facade is particular and is covered with local stone.
The Madonna del Cervato sanctuary is not open all year round. The door of the small chapel usually sees the light on the first Sunday of June and can be visited until the second Sunday of October.
The most important event in this period of time is set for July 26, when the pilgrimage takes place from the village of Sanza to the top of the mountain, with the statue of the Madonna della Neve on the shoulders.
On August 5th it is then brought back to the city and with it the feast of the Madonna della Neve del Cervato is celebrated, protector of all the inhabitants of the small Valdianese town.
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12.2 km
Piana degli Zingari
Highlight • Forest
13.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.57 km
4.96 km
2.76 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.57 km
3.59 km
1.43 km
542 m
155 m
< 100 m
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