Tour of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa

Trekking of medium difficulty along the ancient paths of the Small Lucanian Dolomites. We will wander through the alleys of Castelmezzano, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. We will descend to the Caperrino stream where we will intercept the Seven Stones path that takes us back to the verses of Mimmo Sammartino’s novel. We will taste the authentic flavors of Lucania in a typical inn. Then we weill reach Pietrapertosa, that at 1008mt is the highest hamlet of Basilicata with its characteristics fortress-castle that stands out between the Small Dolomites.

HIGHLIGHTS:

→ Discover the authentic beauty of the Small Lucanian Dolomites with a trekking along the ancient paths.

→ We will taste the typical products of the Lucanian tradition.

→ Reach Pietrapertosa for a walk among the spires that tower around the ancient castle of Saracen origin.

In detail:

We are in the heart of the Small Lucanian Dolomites, Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa are two of the most beautiful hamlets that each year attract thousand of tourists due to the Flight of the Angel. We will make a trekking of medium difficult leaving from the alleys of Castelmezzano that will lead us until the Norman Steps near to the Castrum medianum. Then we will discend until the Caperrino stream. We will see an old watermill near an unusual view on the ridge of the San Martino coastline, continue our descent to the witches’ cave, part of the seven-stone path that brings back memories of Mimmo Sammartino’s verses. After a light lunch in the typical Lucanian inn, we will reach Pietrapertosa where we will make a long path along the spires of the Lucanian Dolomites in the ancient arab quarter, la Rabatam until the Saracen fortress.

THE FEE INCLUDES:

♦ Trekking in Castelmezzano (6km +350mt 4h medium difficulty)

♦ Assistance of Aigae Environmental Hiking Guide

♦ Light lunch based on typical products (appetizer-soup-1/2 water)

♦ Excursion in Pietrapertosa (3km +200mt 2h medium difficulty)

The fee does NOT include:

♦ Transfer;

♦ Food and beverages not mentioned;

♦ Possible tips;

♦ All that was not mentioned in “the fee includes”

USEFUL INFORMATION

Please wear comfortable shoes.

NB: photos are for promotional purposes only and do not constitute a travel contract.