A meeting on hiking safety on Mount Faito was held on October 3, 2026, at the Prefecture in Naples.
The meeting was called after an episode involving two hikers and a group of Maremma dogs on the summit.
Who took part
The discussion brought together the municipalities of Agerola, Casola, Castellammare di Stabia, Lettere, Pimonte and Vico Equense, along with the local health authority Asl Napoli 3 Sud and law enforcement.
Measures announced
The announced measures include a ban on grazing in the areas crossed by tourist routes and the identification of temporary municipal areas for animals without a microchip.
According to the Prefecture, coordinated actions already carried out have reduced the stray-dog problem compared with previous years.
Where this happened: the mountain
Mount Faito is a hiking area in the Lattari Mountains, shared territorially by Castellammare di Stabia and Vico Equense.
The area can be reached by several walking routes and by the cable car from Castellammare di Stabia.
Why this is not new
There is a recent administrative precedent on Faito concerning the introduction of non-native dogs and unauthorized grazing. The Pro Faito association reports a November 2022 ordinance by the mayor of Vico Equense against the introduction of non-native dogs and unauthorized pastures on Faito.
What is not yet known
The main report does not specify which municipal ordinances will be adopted or when they would take effect. It also does not specify the exact place of the episode, the number of animals involved, or their ownership.
It is also not clear whether the temporary shelter areas have already been identified or are still being planned. No second independent source confirming the details of the October 3, 2026 meeting was found.
