guided tour
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
AVERAGE LEVEL
38 KM
MAX 8 PAX
Starting from the Matera city tour, rich in art but also ideal for urban trekking, then you will get to the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, with its Gravina and Mediterranean scrub, in search of prehistoric caves, neolithic villages and rock hamlets with frescoed churches.
The adventure will continue in the Gallipoli Cognato Park, with its marvellous grassy plateaux from where you can admire the wild faces of the Lucan Dolomites, with the small villages of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano. The unpolluted nature, the strong light and panoramas will leave you an enchanting memory of Basilicata to explore on foot.
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Day 1

The Sassi of Matera
Gradient: 200m
Duration: 3 hours
Length: 4km
Day 2

The Murgia and the Rock Churches
Gradient: 200m
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 9km
Day 3

The Lucan Dolomites
Transfer to Pietrapertosa (90 minutes), in the Gallipoli Cognato and Lucan Dolomites Park. Accommodation in B&B and departure for the hike. From the Saracen fortress of Pietrapertosa, almost completely dug into the rock, that offers a super panoramic view of the Basento valley, you will visit the old town with its many steps and the valuable Mother Church. At the foot of the castle there is a path that goes down to the Caperrino stream, then you will cross an old bridge, dominated by the steep Dolomites of Pietrapertosa and, finally, you will climb to Castelmezzano. Tour of the old town and picnic on the castle. Return to Pietrapertosa following the same itinerary. Overnight stay.
690 m climb / 690 m downhill
Duration: 4 hours
Length: 9 km
Day 4

On the Ridge
400 m climb / 250 m downhill
Duration: 7 hours
Length: 17 km
Day 5

Breakfast and transfer to Potenza or Matera. End of services.
From 5 to 8 participants: € 640,00
Single room supplement: € 180,00
Duration: 4 days on foot on both hilly and mountain trails
Stages: paths to walk along in 4-8 hours a day
Climate: warm Summer, pleasant Spring and Autumn
Accommodations: B&B and Hotel 3*
How to get there: The nearest airport: Bari (54 km from Matera). From Bari to Matera by shuttle or FAL train. Private transfer available on request.
How to leave: by train from Potenza or Matera. Private transfer available on request.