Description
Three walks with Matera as the destination.
The Cammino Materano is a network of long-distance routes through Puglia and Basilicata, with Matera’s historic Sassi district forming a distinctive endpoint. Along the way, the route passes olive groves, wheat fields, woodland and towns with deep historical roots. The guide offers a comprehensive introduction to a part of southern Italy that rewards a slower pace of travel.
Via Peuceta, Via Ellenica and Via Lucana.
Via Peuceta runs around 167 kilometres from Bari and suits seven to ten days. Via Ellenica from Brindisi is approximately 287 kilometres, while Via Lucana from Tricarico is around 114 kilometres. Stage descriptions, maps at 1:100,000 and elevation profiles make it easier to compare the routes and plan realistic daily distances.
Stages, accommodation and cultural history.
The book gathers information on services, accommodation, breaks and preparations, along with background on places along the way. Bari, Brindisi and Matera are key towns, while smaller places showcase local architecture, food and craftsmanship. The overviews make it possible to put together a continuous walk that allows for more than just the distance between overnight stops.
Who is the book suitable for?
The guide is suitable for experienced hikers who are comfortable with several days covering roughly 15–30 kilometres. The terrain varies between roads, country lanes and rocky paths with some steeper sections. Spring and autumn are particularly recommended; limited shade can make the summer heat demanding. Choose route and daily stages according to experience, temperature and available time.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes these compact books for hiking, trekking and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Gillian Price. English language. 176 pages. First edition, published in 2025. ISBN 9781786312600.
