How long does it take to climb Mount Vesuvius?

The hike takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete, and the summit offers panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding area. How long does it take to hike up Mount Vesuvius? The hike up to Mount Vesuvius takes around 30-40 minutes, depending on your pace and fitness level.



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We both strongly recommend doing Pompeii before Vesuvius for several reasons, but it is absolutely possible to do them the other way round; just follow these steps in reverse and keep a keen eye on timetables.

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You can visit Pompeii for free on the first Sunday of each month. It is best to secure your ticket online or you can get a from the ticket office in Pompeii. Due to the free entry, Pompeii gets very busy on the first Sunday of the month. Opening hours remain as normal.

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At the start of the main hiking trail of Mount Vesuvius, there is a small toilet behind the café near the entrance. To use it, you'll have only if you buy something there first. The toilet isn't very clean, has no water, and often has no paper.

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You might be a bit apprehensive about the hike itself ? some of us aren't experts on the old hike malarkey, and that's okay. During the hike, it will only take about 30 minutes to reach the summit of the crater, which is no time at all!

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You will be happy to know that there is no particular dress code for Pompeii but – like most walkable landmarks – we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing, as you don't want to find your feet getting sore after just a half hour of touring the site!

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Generally, the volcano is open to visitors from 9 AM to 5 PM, with the last entrance allowed at 3 PM. Is Mount Vesuvius open all year round? Mount Vesuvius is open to visitors all year round, except for some periods when the volcano is closed due to high volcanic activity or bad weather.

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The Hike Up to Vesuvius (The Gran Cono Trail) This section up until the volcano rim is the harder part of the hike. It's only 800m in distance, but you'll gain a little bit of elevation meaning that you'll definitely feel it in your legs!

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On August 24, 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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