Li Cylentos

Trekking “Give a price to my Donkey!”

Tour Info

  • Level: Medium
  • Start: 8:00
  • End: ore 16:00
  • What to bring: hiking or running shoes, as long as they are closed and suitable for the route, shorts, T-shirt, water bottle, swimsuit and towels.

Apprezzami L’Asino! Give a price to my Donkey!


In the early 20th century, the coastal route was the only link between Sapri and Maratea, playing a key role in the exchange of goods carried by donkeys. This coastal route was crucial for the movement of goods between the two localities, using donkeys as the main means of transportation. In the circumstance when two donkeys crossed each other at such locations, a comparative evaluation of the animals and their cargoes was made. Then, in exchange for half the value of the donkey deemed less valuable, the latter would be deliberately dropped into the sea. This practice was known as “Aprezzami u ciucc’,” essentially an economic analysis of the animal that determined its fate.

Morning

Departure from Residence Il Villaggio Elios at 8:00 am with arrival at Residence Villammare at 8:20 am. We reach the port of Sapri and from here our wonderful route begins. About 6 km long it has a duration of 2 hours. The path is in its first part well paved with an almost flat course. The view of the Scialandro rock is remarkable: here you can see the sculpture dedicated to the Spigolatrice di Sapri, inspired by Luigi Mercantini’s famous lyric. Past the rest stop near the Ruotolo spring, the path becomes less wide but still comfortable. Next we take a dirt road that leads to the base of the Torre di Mezzanotte (Midnight Tower), included in the sighting system of the viceroyal coastal towers. From here on, the trail acquires more charm both for the views it offers and for the objective difficulties it presents. From the Canale di Mezzanotte (which marks the border between Campania and Basilicata) to the point where it is not advisable to continue because of the poor condition of the trail (affected by collapses of the walls downstream that have made it dangerous to venture unless experienced and equipped with appropriate technical supports) the Appreciate the Donkey Trail offers unparalleled views, which put it in competition with other, better-known trails.

Launch and way back


Restaurant ” The Wolf Valley,” after which we will return using the same path.

Info and Reservation

  • Liliana: 3401532319

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