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Walking the Cammino Materano
Three long-distance routes through Italy’s Puglia and Basilicata regions to Matera
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Guidebook to walking three long-distance routes along the Cammino Materano in Puglia and Basilicata in southern Italy. The 7-day Via Peuceta (168km) from Bari, 14-day Via Ellenica (287km) from Brindisi and 6-day Via Lucana (115km) from Tricarico all finish in the ancient cave city of Matera. Includes information on preparation, planning and accommodation.
Seasons
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September and October) are usually the best times of year. Summer is beautiful but tends to get too hot, and there’s little shade in this region. The winter months can be perfect despite shorter days and the chance of wet weather.Centres
The routes set out from Bari, Brindisi and Tricarico and converge on Matera.Difficulty
No specialist items on top of normal walking gear are needed. Difficulty ranges from Easy through Moderate to Moderately Hard. Walking is on a variety of countryside terrain – flat lanes and roads, narrow rocky paths and stony ways, with some steep, hilly ups and downs. Fit walkers used to 15–30km per day can confidently embark on the Cammino Materano routes.Must See
Historic port cities of Bari and Brindisi; magical Matera set on a dramatic ravine; a host of minor villages, each a treasure trove of history, art and culture – Laterza for majolica pottery, Miglionico for its castle, Alberobello for traditional trulli houses, Ostuni and its whitewashed buildings, Altamura for its bread ovens and Gravina for its aqueduct bridge. Seas of olive trees, wheat fields bright with poppies, Mediterranean woodland, dramatic ravines.ISBN
9781786312600
Availability
Not Yet Published
Available
15 Sept 2025
Edition
First
Pages
240
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .00cm
Weight
0g
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Overview
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A guidebook to walking to Matera on the Via Peuceta, Via Ellenica and Via Lucana, three long-distance cammino routes through southern Italy's Puglia and Basilicata regions.
The three routes are presented in 7, 14 and 6 stages of between 10 and 30km (7 and 19 miles), including variant routes, accompanied by information on facilities, accommodation and where to get your cammino accreditation. The routes are suitable for most abilities.
- 1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage
- GPX files available to download
- Handy route summary tables and stage facilities planners help you plan your itinerary
- Refreshment and accommodation information given for each stage
- Advice on planning and preparation
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By Gillian Price
Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.
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