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La Via Silente is a circular route of about 600 km that traces coastal stretches and penetrates the mountains of one of Italy’s largest National Parks: the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. Divided into 15 stages, with an optional stage reaching the summit of Mount Cervati (1898 m a.s.l.), La Via Silente owes its name to the sonorities of the places it passes through, where silence overbearingly settles in, almost completely neutralizing the annoying noises of human activities.
The route starts from the small village of Castelnuovo Cilento, just a few kilometers from the Vallo della Lucania – Castelnuovo railway station.
The first hilly section, which is very scenic, soon returns to the coast near Pioppi, a small fishing village; from here the route follows the coastline for about forty kilometers and then heads inland, ascending, with no small effort, in the direction of the small town of Castellabate.
It will take about four hundred kilometers for the wayfarer to see the sea again, but in the meantime he will have crossed a wonderful land, bathed in the clear waters of the Calore River, enjoyed the enchanting charm of the caves of Castelcivita and Pertosa, reached plateaus, beech forests, valleys dotted with orchids, and enchanting farming villages. His time on the Via Silente will have been magical though not without its difficulties; for this Way traverses and challenges a rugged, wild and precisely for this reason authentic land, and it is good for the traveler to be aware of this from the outset.
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Who we are
The "La Via Silente" Association was established on December 1, 2014, thanks to the commitment of a group of motivated young people from Cilento, intent on enhancing and promoting their own territory. The main goal of the Association is the planning, monitoring, and promotion of a Cycle Route that spans the entire territory of the Cilento National Park, boldly venturing through the imposing mountains of Alburni to the region of Vallo di Diano.
The route to follow can largely be traced back to the one charted by Simona and Carla. In June 2014, these two adventurous cyclists embarked on the discovery of their homeland, equipped with bicycles and an unusual baggage consisting of pencils, drawing albums, and a diary. This extraordinary journey, lasting for a remarkable 28 days, engaged hundreds of people connected through social networks and others encountered along the way.
Today, the Association benefits from the valuable collaboration of an experienced staff, including cartographers, webmasters, graphic designers, and tourism industry professionals. Additionally, it maintains close ties with all the figures involved along the approximately 600-kilometer route, thus contributing to the promotion and enhancement of this extraordinary cycle tourism experience in the heart of Cilento.
La Silentina
In Velina, a hamlet of Castelnuovo Cilento, at civic number 96 on Via Velina, you will find the headquarters of "La Via Silente."
This is the place where cycle travelers can officially register on the route, obtaining "La Silentina," a document that collects the participants' personal information and certifies their presence on the Via. "La Silentina" also provides the opportunity to access food and accommodation services at agreed-upon rates. When a cycle traveler is welcomed in an accommodation facility along the route, the manager of the facility must stamp the "Silentina," indicating the arrival date and the name of the town where the facility is located.
This simple but effective procedure allows tracking the presence of visitors along the entire route and provides valuable feedback on the overall functioning of the infrastructure. This practice translates into a significant advantage for cycle travelers, ensuring a more complete and satisfying experience. The Silentina, with its characteristic stamps, then becomes a memento for those who have ventured along the Silent path.
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