Belvedere Marittimo · Trifari
Trifari, Belvedere Refuge and Santa Croce
The signature hike for guests at Villa Elvira: from Trifari climb through woods and mountain slopes to the Belvedere Refuge and the Santa Croce chapel, with wide views over the Tyrrhenian coast and inland Calabria.
The route
- Trifari
- Porticelle / boschi del versante
- Rifugio Belvedere (circa 1.355 m)
- Chiesetta della Santa Croce (1.391 m)
Before you go
- Belvedere municipality indicates about two hours on foot from Trifari to Santa Croce.
- The climb uses mountain tracks and steep slopes: hiking shoes, water and suitable clothing are essential.
- On 22 June Santa Croce is the destination of the traditional pilgrimage.
Useful sources and tracks
- comune.belvedere-marittimo.cs.it/it/page/pellegrinaggio-alla-santa-croce
- hellocalabria.com/it/2022/05/trekking-a-belvedere-marittimo-da-trifari-al-rifugio-belvedere-e-chiesetta-della-santa-croce/
Trails, access, surfaces, vegetation and weather can change. Always check current sources before leaving; for EE-grade or poorly marked routes we recommend a local hiking guide.