Italy, Campania, Italy
A cliffside ribbon of hairpins clinging above turquoise water and pastel towns.
Length
50 km
In miles
31.1 mi
Driving time
1 hr 34 min
Atlas rating
9.7 / 10
The run
Sorrento to Vietri sul Mare, following the SS163. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
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Last reviewed 21 May 2026
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