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azzurri4ever
Boston, MA410 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2011
Looking up from Formia you can see the top of this mountain that is shaped like a church dome. Even from the valley you can see the statue of Christ, placed there in the year 1900 to commemorate the coming of the new century, on top of the mountain. The place is accessible by car going up the Maranola road and climbing up to 1300 meters to an open area where one can park the car. Here you will also find BBQ pits and tables for picnics. the main attraction, however, is still about a mile away following a winding trail that leads to the Redentore peak. The view from this place is unbelievable, you can see as far as Pozzuoli (near Naples) and you can see all of the Pontine Islands as well as Ischia and Capri. Following another trail that is easily visible and well marked you can reach a grotto that was turned into a chapel where the locals venerate Saint Michael the Archangel. On the day of our excursion, we left Formia which was dealing with oppressive heat, but at the Redentore there was a fresh breeze and a very agreeable temperature. If you do decide to make the trek, allow a full day and bring food for a picnic. Also make sure that the breaks on your car are working properly; the ascend may not be a problem but the descent is very steep and breaks easily overheat and fail.
Written February 7, 2012
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januszkal
Wroclaw, Poland21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Couples
Great view, but positon on the map is incorrect- it is ca. 10 km from Formia and you need to be prepared to drive some 5 km almost off road and then walk 30 min in the mountains but the view deserves the effort...
Written July 18, 2013
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Marco T.
Rome, Italy83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Friends
From formia, it Takes a little less than 50 minutes to get to the start of the trails by car.
The views are nice and it is a day tour worth a visit if your plan is to escape from the heat and the crowded beach.
The summit is 800m, much cooler than on the coast.
Written July 4, 2017
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J B
Guam, Mariana Islands141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Family
This was more than just an experience. It was truly amazing. It is a 6 mile hike to the summit, (3up/3down). Give yourself at least 3 hours at a minimum. I have attached photos of the map and parking location. It was difficult to find where to park because it is not clearly marked. We just kept driving up the switchbacks. This is not a hike for young children. It does get steep at times and there is loose gravel and large softball sized gravel at times. We even met a cow halfway up, who waited at a switchback for us to pass.

This was an amazing time with our family. The view from the top is worth the hike. We brought water and snacks, made it pleasant.
Written June 12, 2016
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Cherie B
New South Wales, Australia172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
We were so fortunate to experience the Redentore Trail or Path of the Redeemer, locally known also as “Path of the Statue” to the Hermitage of San Michele Arcangelo. Whilst you may not be joined by 300 people on your walk you should still consider it as a once in a lifetime opportunity. On the way back stop at the restaurant at the base of the walk - stunning views and local food. l could keep writing but why don't you stop reading
Written June 20, 2019
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hephaistos2
Sacramento, CA90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
My wife and I celebrated her birthday by renting a car and driving from Fondi to the town of Maranola to hike up to Il Redentore. From Maranola, it was another 20 minutes on a narrow road to the Rifugio Pornito, where there is a small parking lot. The trail, which begins at the parking lot, is well constructed. As others have mentioned, there are sections of large gravel or stone that can be a bit tricky, but there is often a handrail. The climb is steadily up, 1400 feet in all, becoming switchbacks after a while. Besides the statue of Christ at the top, there is a small cross near the beginning, then a statue of a Madonna, then St. Michael’s chapel. In between, there are wonderful vistas, grand geological formations, and when we were there, a great bloom of wildflowers. We were in and out of fog/cloud the entire hike, so we didn’t have the broad vista of the coastline that others mention. But the hike was perhaps even more magical as a result.
The hike up took us two hours, including stops for flowers and other sites, not to mention to catch our breath. The return was about half an hour quicker.
We did stop at the cantina at the refugio for a glass of wine, but they seem to have stopped serving food for the day. Next time, I would pack a lunch.
Written May 3, 2019
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nikakoenig
Baden-Württemberg, Germany123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Couples
If you are in the area,don'miss this wonderful hiking trail! Just follow the signs Redentore and than park at Refugio Pornito, and from there keep on walking all the way up! The way has hand rails, and it is not difficult to climb up there, just have good shoes for hiking! Take something to drink with you, the only bar on the way is at a very beggining of the way and was closed anyway! On the way on top don't miss the St. Michael church, build in the mountain side in the year 830 a.d., it was closed,too, but outside is impressive and inside you cal look through the hole in the door☺
Written October 12, 2016
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Julie
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2015
Found the place thanks to the trip advisor reviews. You have to trust your car a little to make it to the bbq place through a steep dirt road. Once you are there, you walk for about 30 min to the summit where you have a gorgeous view over the area!
Written September 25, 2015
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Alex Kun
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
The hiking rout starts from a parking beneath a refuge and takes about 1.5 hours to the 9th century church and another maybe 20 minutes to the peak.
The hiking trail is well equipped with fences and the pavement is well kept, so even our 2.5 y.o. kid could easily make it to the first view point by the cross. After he enjoyed the hills from my shoulders in a kids rucksack.) Really amazing views and magic atmosphere with sheep bells somewhere in the far, wild flowers and beautiful rocks above you. Both us and the kids really enjoyed it and a fantastic dinner in a refuge where the rout finishes has made the day.
Written June 8, 2019
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pesti13
Waitsfield, VT415 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2016 • Couples
We drove our small campervan up here, found a stunning spot to park for free with an amazing view of the whole bay and we planned to hike the next morning. We enjoyed watching and listening to the white cows with bells on grazing the steep hillsides. However the clouds and fog rolled in, it rained all night and the next morning the peak was socked in with fog so we were a bit gutted not to hike, but I can imagine the views are amazing! Super easy to find the trailhead, if we were staying longer in the area we'd definitely come back another day.
Written November 8, 2016
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