About this tour
A 3-hour cycling route from Sorrento that climbs to San Pietro Pass before descending into Positano along the famous coastal highway 163, with its signature hairpin bends and sea vistas. The return journey takes you up Picco Sant'Angelo—the peninsula's highest point—for views across the Gulf of Salerno and Naples, finishing via the scenic Via Nastro Verde. You'll need solid leg strength and cardiovascular fitness for the sustained climbs, but the downhill sections and coastal scenery make the effort worthwhile.
Highlights
- 5 km uphill grind to Colli di San Pietro
- Winding descent into Positano with repeated photo stops
- 1.5 km final push into the coastal town
- Picco Sant'Angelo summit with dual-gulf panorama
- Return on scenic Via Nastro Verde ribbon road
What to expect
Expect a proper workout disguised as sightseeing. The opening stretch from Meta climbs steadily for 5 km, testing your engine before the reward arrives: a long, thrilling descent along highway 163 where every switchback frames the Amalfi Coast differently. The dips and climbs continue—Positano itself sits on a steep slope, so reaching it demands another solid push. On the return, Picco Sant'Angelo is the day's hardest climb, but brief. The final leg down Via Nastro Verde rolls through quieter landscape, letting your legs recover as you roll back to Sorrento.
Good to know
Moderate-to-strong cycling fitness essential; this isn't a casual spin. Not suitable if you have back or cardiovascular issues, or during pregnancy. Helmet and bike included. Bring your own padal preference (Look, Shimano, flat) if using a road bike. Public transport connects nearby if you need to bail early.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.