The first part of this route is one of several possibilities to reach the Castelluccio mountain from Pisciotta. It is the easiest one because it runs all the way along drivable ways with very little traffic but still very romantic. The track winds along the slope of Vallone Carusello passing gardens and vineyards. Except for the staircase ascent within the Pisciotta populated area, which can be bypassed, the route should be possible also for normal bicycles.

The Castelluccio summit provides a picnic table and viewpoint. From there the route first continues along the ridge with nice views towards the mountains of inner Cilento, then turns to the right to descent through an area inhabited by broom and fern, reaching the end of an asphalt road on a little mountain pass. The road leads directly to San Mauro la Bruce through forest. The village is situated a very exposed location on a mountain spur. From the square next to the church there is a beautiful view over Monte Bulgheria, Cape Palinuro and the Tyrrhenian Sea.