Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta – Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel loop from Area del Pellegrino Fossa Massaraccio

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Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta – Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel loop from Area del Pellegrino Fossa Massaraccio

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Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta – Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel loop from Area del Pellegrino Fossa Massaraccio

02:05

14.0km

660m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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235 m

Last part of gravel path for the Redentore peak

Highlight • Trail

It is a quite well paved mountain hiking trail, which is about 1m wide and has railings almost everywhere.
The subsoil is mostly very loose with some larger boulders. The lower part is relatively easy to drive on - but what do you want down there. It's already up. The hairpin bends are neither uphill nor downhill: too steep, too loose and partly stair-like.
I drove up and down the route with a 160mm E-Fully and would classify it as S2+ with pushing passages. Without Ebike Uphill S3+. Those who do not want to dismount should also be prepared for S3.
There is a parking lot at the beginning of the trail. You can also get there by car if you have enough peace and quiet.
The view on the way is unbeatable! Also a pleasure to hike.

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2.27 km

Madonna of the Cliffs of Gaeta

Highlight • Monument

Panoramic point with a white statue, dedicated to the Madonna who observes Gaeta from above.

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2.65 km

Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel

Highlight • Religious Site

It is a church from 830, dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel and built into the rock. The path n. 960 for the hermitage of San Michele is temporarily closed due to landslides.

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3.36 km

Church of San Michele Arcangelo

Highlight • Religious Site

This church or hermitage, "San Michele Arcangelo," was dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The name (from the Hebrew language) means "Who is like God?" He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, occasionally with a lance. Michael is - together with Raphael and Gabriel, and occasionally Uriel is also included - one of the three or four archangels who (according to human belief) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the calendar of saints is September 29th.

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5.97 km

Monte Sant'Angelo

Highlight • Summit

Mount Sant'Angelo is part of the Monti Aurunci park. From the 1402.4 m high peak you have a beautiful panoramic view of the Gulf of Gaeta.

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6.03 km

View of Monte Redentore from Sant'Angelo

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panoramic point that you will meet along your ride.

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6.73 km

Fontana di Canale

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Fonte Canale, or Fontana di Canale, is located at a height of 1283 m.

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10.2 km

Cima del Redentore (Monte Altino)

Highlight • Summit

It's the real reward for all the climbing. The ramps that lead up to the monument are technically challenging. Lower the saddle, put a hard gear and push all the way to the top.

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