Mount Vesuvius hosts guided walks from 15 November

Mount Vesuvius (Vesuvio) is part of The Seasons of Campania, a programme of guided walks and cultural visits beginning on 15 November 2026 in the Naples area. The autumn schedule includes routes through the national park and a guided ascent to the Gran Cone on 6 December 2026.

The Seasons of Campania brings four autumn dates

The programme is organised by Vesuvio Natura da Esplorare with the Campania regional authority and the municipalities of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Trecase. It includes 11 activities from November 2026 to May 2027, combining nature, culture and local food traditions.

The autumn programme starts at Trecase on 15 November 2026 with the Valle dell'Inferno and Strada Matrone route. A visit to the sacred, underground and monumental heritage of Ercolano follows on 21 November 2026. The Tirone-Alto Vesuvio Forest Reserve is the setting for a walk on 29 November 2026, while the Gran Cone route in Ercolano is scheduled for 6 December 2026. The organiser's autumn programme lists the dates, venues and activities.

Crater geology gives the December walk its focus

The 6 December outing is planned around the crater and covers volcanic subjects including eruptive dynamics, fumaroles and geomorphology. The programme also places the route within the wider landscape of the Gulf of Naples and ends with a tasting included in the scheduled activity.

The park's routes cross different volcanic environments. The Valle dell'Inferno separates Monte Somma from the younger cone and contains lava from the 1944 eruption, while the Tirone-Alto Vesuvio reserve includes pine and holm-oak woodland, lava tunnels and historic lava flows. The Gran Cone path reaches the crater area from the former park ticket office at 1,000 metres and passes views towards Monte Somma and the Vesuvius Volcanological Observatory, founded in 1841. These features connect the programme's dates with the physical geology visitors encounter. Descriptions of the park paths identify the terrain and named routes.

The regional tourism initiative has been reported by ANSA as a series of 11 free appointments led by park, environmental and tourist guides. Its autumn sequence runs from the Valle dell'Inferno to the Gran Cone, keeping the volcano itself at the centre of the programme. ANSA's programme report confirms the autumn dates and participating towns.

Visiting Mount Vesuvius: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The autumn dates are 15 November 2026 in Trecase, 21 November 2026 in Ercolano, 29 November 2026 in the Tirone-Alto Vesuvio reserve and 6 December 2026 at the Gran Cone.
• Reservations are required through Vesuvio Natura da Esplorare, opening seven days before each activity. The programme states that guided visits, transfers, tastings and listed admissions are covered for participants.
• The Gran Cone meeting point on 6 December 2026 is listed at Ercolano Scavi station, while the Tirone reserve activity is listed at Contrada Osservatorio 55 in Ercolano.
• The routes include uneven volcanic ground, forest paths, lava formations and gradients. The Gran Cone ascent reaches the crater area from high on the volcano, so suitable walking footwear is necessary.
• Italian is the official language and the national currency is the euro.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vesuvius

When does The Seasons of Campania take place at Mount Vesuvius?

The autumn activities take place on 15 November, 21 November, 29 November and 6 December 2026, with further programme dates continuing until May 2027.

What can visitors see on the December route?

The 6 December 2026 outing focuses on the Gran Cone, crater geology, fumaroles and views across the Gulf of Naples.

Where is Mount Vesuvius and how do you get there?

The volcano is in the Naples area of Campania. The programme lists Ercolano Scavi station as the meeting point for the 6 December 2026 Gran Cone outing.