How do you walk up Vesuvius?
How do you walk up Vesuvius? Since 1995, Vesuvius is a national park and you can walk up to its summit. The best known and tourist route to follow on Mount Vesuvius is that of the Gran Cono, which leads through a steep path to the mouth of the crater.
Can you just walk up Vesuvius?
The volcano is still safe to climb as it is being monitored constantly. If the local geologists notice Mount Vesuvius might erupt, there will be enough time to clear the trail. It is not free to walk up Mount Vesuvius. You must buy your tickets online and select a timeslot to walk up the volcano.
Can you buy tickets at the top of Vesuvius?
It is currently only possible to visit the crater with pre-booked tickets. With your ticket, you can then join a guided tour at the top of Mt. Vesuvius. Due to the poor internet signal on the volcano, it is advisable to buy the tickets before your visit.
Is Vesuvius open every day?
Barring inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, the trail to the crater is open all year round, including Sundays and holidays.
Can I do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?
You can easily combine Pompeii with a visit to the crater on Mount Vesuvius and do both in one day. Here are my tips to help you plan your own day trip from Naples!
Can you go up Mount Vesuvius on your own?
Since 1995, Vesuvius is a national park and you can walk up to its summit. The best known and tourist route to follow on Mount Vesuvius is that of the Gran Cono, which leads through a steep path to the mouth of the crater.
How hard is the walk up Vesuvius?
The trail to reach the top of Mount Vesuvius has a moderate-high difficulty. It is steep and quite uneven. There are no benches to sit nor there is any shade.
Should I go to Pompeii or Vesuvius first?
We both strongly recommend doing Pompeii before Vesuvius for several reasons, but it is absolutely possible to do them the other way round; just follow these steps in reverse and keep a keen eye on timetables.