Via Materana Lucana
Basilicata, Italy
Italy · Tricarico, Italy → Matera, Italy
Distance
110 km
Stages
6
Difficulty
easy
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Via Materana Lucana · Stages and distances
Walking distances for Appy’s stages (6)
| Stage | km |
|---|---|
| 1. Tricarico → Grassano | 16 |
| 2. Grassano → Grottole | 19.8 |
| 3. Grottole → Miglionico | 17 |
| 4. Miglionico → Pomarico | 16.1 |
| 5. Pomarico → Montescaglioso | 22.8 |
| 6. Montescaglioso → Matera | 18.4 |
| Total | 110.1 |
About
A 110 km cultural walk through Basilicata, ancient hill towns, clay calanchi badlands, and whispers of history. Starting in Tricarico’s medieval heart, you’ll traverse Grassano, Grottole, Miglionico, and Pomarico, each town a chapter in this living story.
The route culminates in Matera, where cave dwellings echo centuries of life, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect an advanced challenge, well-marked paths, local accommodations, and the scent of wild herbs in the air.
Best from April to June or September to October, this journey is for those who seek depth in every step.
Stages
6 stages
Stage 1- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 476 m
- Descent
- 625 m
Stage 2- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 642 m
- Descent
- 682 m
Stage 3- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 433 m
- Descent
- 478 m
Stage 4- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 323 m
- Descent
- 351 m
Stage 5- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 378 m
- Descent
- 463 m
Stage 6- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 408 m
- Descent
- 362 m
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