Via Materana Lucana

Via Materana Lucana

Basilicata, Italy

Basilicata, Tricarico to Matera

Distance

110 km

Stages

6

Difficulty

easy

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 110.2 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.

Highlights

  • Cattedrale S. Maria Assunta
  • Torre normanna
  • Torre Rabatana
  • Torre Saracena
  • Matera Sassi

Stages

  1. 1

    Tricarico to Grassanoeasy

    16 km476 m625 m

  2. 2

    Grassano to Grottoleeasy

    20 km642 m682 m

  3. 3

    Grottole to Miglionicoeasy

    17 km433 m478 m

  4. 4

    Miglionico to Pomaricoeasy

    16 km323 m351 m

  5. 5

    Pomarico to Montescagliosoeasy

    23 km378 m463 m

  6. 6

    Montescaglioso to Materaeasy

    18 km408 m362 m

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