Walking the Cammino Materano - Gillian Price

Experience the Cammino Materano, a remarkable pilgrim-style walking network through southern Italy that offers a wonderful alternative to more popular European routes, showcasing an underrated region rich in culture, history and varied landscapes. Stretching across the Puglia and Basilicata regions, the Cammino Materano encompasses three principal long-distance routes all converging on the ancient cave city of Matera, with its dramatic ravines and UNESCO-recognised Sassi dwellings. The three main routes of the Cammino Materano vary in distance and duration: the Via Peuceta stretches roughly 167 km (104 miles) from Bari to Matera and typically takes 7 - 10 days to complete; the Via Ellenica, running about 287 km (178 miles) from Brindisi to Matera, usually requires 14 days; and the Via Lucana, which begins in Tricarico and covers around 114 km (71 miles), can be walked in 6 days. This Cicerone guidebook transforms planning the Cammino Materano into a straightforward process, drawing together the practical information, route detail and cultural insight you need to walk one or all three routes confidently. With clear stage breakdowns, mapping and planning tools tailored to walkers of most abilities, it’s a vital resource for anyone seeking a memorable long-distance walk that blends scenic beauty with Italian heritage. Each of the three routes — Via Peuceta, Via Ellenica and Via Lucana — is described in clear stages with detaile
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