This route is suitable for cyclists of average ability, given the absence of major climbs and the total length of the path. The alternative routes suggested can reduce this route by about 35-30 km making it more suitable for the less fit. Alternatively, you can divide the entire route into three stages. Usable throughout the year, except in winter when there may be snow, it is a wonderful route to travel in spring, late summer or autumn. In the height of summer it is advisable to travel in the early hours of the day or late afternoon, perhaps choosing to cycle through a wooded area or by the side of lakes. Throughout this route it is possible to use different modes of transport, as you can use the regional trains which offer free transport for bikes (stations at Melfi, Rionero, Filiano, Lagopesole). You start from the Melfi train station in the old town, turn left in the direction of Foggia at the roundabout then turn left going up the overpass. The traffic is often heavy during peak hours, so please pay attention. It is important to remember that it is no longer possible to use the SS658, since this is now a high speed road connecting Melfi and Potenza. Carry straight on in the direction of Rionero Vulture. The climb is fairly steady, amongst wheat fields and olive trees until you reach the suburb of Foggianello. From here, follow signs to Laghi Monticchio/Avellino. Once past the mineral water factory, the road continues with a series of gentle hills. After a nice downhill stretch, with panoramic views over the Ofanto plains, you reach the junction that leads to Monticchio. After about 5km you arrive at Lake Grande, situated in front of the campsite, at the crossro-ads leading to St Michaels Abbey. Continue on the main road until you reach the picnic area of Lake Piccolo. From here, there is a cycle path along the lake where you can get some

refreshments in the numerous restaurants and bars. Leave Lake Piccolo by heading uphill towards Rionero, climbing between hairpin bends lined with majestic trees. After about 4 kilometres you reach the highest peak of this stage at 865 m.s.l.m. Just after the downhill section, turn right to Atella/San Andrea di Atella. Alternative Route Go straight on to reach Rionero (after about 10km downhill). Once in the village, go through the historic centre to reach the hospital, ref

Roadbook wp21. The descent, virtually car free, winds betwe-en farms and wheat fields, the view stretching over the mountains of Campa-nia and Basilicata. At the bottom you reach the village of Atella (visit the thirteenth century cathedral dedicated to St Mary of Nives). Travel through this small town, continuing on the main road until you reach the valley. After a long bike ride on the plain, you arrive at Castle Lagopesole, built by Frederick II on a

pre-existing fort used as offices for the hunt, which took over the entire valley. After a stop in the small and picturesque medieval town, take the exit towards Potenza Melfi. At the junction with the SS658, go under the bridge heading towards the rural village of Piano Conte. The path is uphill, moderate cycling required, until you pass the 814 m.s.l (near Scalera). Then the road begins a gradual descent to Rionero, Barile and Rapolla, where it is compulsory to stop at the winery dellAglianico (DOC). On the road that goes from Rapolla Melfi, at about 1km from the Frederick Centre, turn towards the municipal cemetery and you will reach the Rock church of Saint Margaret, interesting for the number of frescoes. (Admission free, reserva-tion required (T 0972.239751)

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08 Accettura - Pietrapertosa - CastelmezzanoCircular route through the heart of the Park

This is a route through the mountains, quite suitable for reasonably fit cyclists, which in less than 60 km allows you to see the most picturesque scenery in the area. Major climbs, breathtaking views, flowering meadows and forests are the key features of this route which has been planned for your delight in a timeless location. Leave from Accettura, by the municipal gardens, following signs to Potenza/Basentana on the SS407. You leave the town by this downhill road and immediately after the bridge over the Salan-drella river you begin a steep descent (7km 6% - displ 375meters) past the Caserma Palazzo (home of the Park administrative offices). Continue downhill on this beautiful, shaded road with the silhouette of the hills before you. Follow directions for Potenza until you reach the SS407 Basentana. You are now 20 km from the start, at a T junction. Turn left towards Pietrapertosa on the SP13. The climb is

manageable (10km-5%-displ 585 metres) and as you wind through the mountains there are specta-cular views to the heart of the Park, and to your right you can see Castelmezzano, nestled betwe-en the cliffs. You reach Pietrapertosa by the small bus parking area in front of the Pro-Loco kiosk. A stop here and a visit to the historic centre are advised. You can continue on foot, winding through the narrow streets to climb up the cliff that looks over the town centre. Set out from the bus park, heading towards the town centre, and after 200 metres turn left up the hill, following signs to Accettura/Corleto/Stigliano. You reach a junction, with the police station on your left, head right in the direction of the Pietrapertosa cemetery.

Alternative Route Go straight on at this junction in the direction of Accetura-Montepiano. This route takes you through a majestic forest and you return downhill to Accettura at over 1000 metres altitude. In total it is about 20 km.

After leaving the town you come to a junction by a mushroom farm, after another 5 km, bear right and follow the signs to Castelmezzano/Monte Caperrino/Laurenzana. The landscape is now dominated by the mixed woodland and the route can be quite demanding, with spectacular views,

until you reach the summit at about 1170 metres. After about 10 km you reach a T junction, turn right towards Castelmezzano. After another 2.2

km, there is another junction, turn right towards Castelmezzano/Potenza on the SP13 (going straight on would lead you to the Madonna del Monte), the village standing out amongst the peaks. After about 4 km you will arrive in the village. Turn left for a well deserved break and to see the sights, or leave by turning right downhill to Pietrapertosa, along the old SP13, ignoring all other directions. You are now on one of the most spectacular stretches of road in the whole region; it is tortuous, passing through the walls of the mountain, and going through a small tunnel dug into the rock. The cliffs are steep and the views spectacular. After about 5 km you reach the junction to Pietraperto-sa. At this point turn right to climb up into the village, or go straight downhill towards Potenza/Basentana/Accettura to retrace your journey and end the route in Accettura.

Itinerary

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Difficulty: Medium / HighBike Type: tourism / travelDeparture: AccetturaArrival: Pietrapertosa / AccetturaTotal km: approximately 55Road surface: asphaltElevation: 758 metresUphill altitude difference: 3278 metresDescent altitude difference: 3273 metresPeriod: from April to November

TechnicalTips

ACCETTURAThe historic centre, the forests of Montepiano and Gallipoli Cognato, Monte Croccia

PIETRAPERTOSAThe convent of San Fransisco, the Norman/Swabian castle, the gateway to the historic centre

CASTELMEZZANOThe church and the alleyways of the historic centre

The Volo dellAngelo (Flight of the Angel) is between Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. Fly on a zipwire suspended between the peaks.

sights

Accettura - Pietrapertosa - CastelmezzanoCircular route through the heart of the Park

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ttura

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altitude

profile

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KM

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KM

PAR

Desc

riptio

nsGP

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-ordin

ates

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right

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a, go

ing pa

st the

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sign

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16

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the S

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ward

s "Po

tenza

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begin

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phill

climb

of ab

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km. T

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30'

14.36

" N

16 9

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0312

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ill co

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the P

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for t

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left t

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phill

40 3

2' 40

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16

4' 3

2.24"

E

0525

,65,5

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32'

3.75"

N

16 3

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0630

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park

and P

ro-L

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visit

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illage

40 3

1' 8.6

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16

3' 4

8.57"

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070,0

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start

from

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40 3

1' 4.4

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16

3' 4

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the T

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40 3

1' 4.4

6" N

16

3' 4

8.88"

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090,9

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after

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turn r

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for

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turn t

o Acc

ettur

a)40

30'

55.73

" N

16 3

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6" E

104,7

3,8At

the j

uncti

on, a

fter p

assin

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mus

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m fac

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r left,

turn r

ight to

ward

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onte

Cape

rrino

- La

uren

zana

40 2

9' 3.0

1" N

16

3' 8

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119,3

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inter

secti

on -

turn r

ight C

astel

mezz

ano (

left g

oes t

o Lau

renz

ana)

40 2

9' 58

.44" N

16

1' 1

6.27"

E

1211

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juncti

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turn r

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astel

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n the

SP1

3 - (s

traigh

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ou re

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del M

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del M

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ill se

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villa

ge of

Cas

telme

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o on y

our r

ight

40 3

0' 29

.22" N

16

1' 4

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1315

,54,0

Arriv

al in

Caste

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- (tu

rn le

ft to v

isit th

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turn

right

to co

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towar

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3 - di

recti

on P

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sa (o

ld ro

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igno

re ot

her s

igns

40 3

1' 44

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16

2' 4

1.97"

E

1420

,55,0

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tion -

turn

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uphil

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o or c

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rape

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Acc

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tana t

o fini

sh th

e circ

uit in

Acc

ettur

a40

32'

3.75"

N

16 3

' 32.5

4" E

66 _____Cycling Holidays in Basilicata

12

This is a circular route which is suitable for only very fit cyclists due to the steep climbs. There is varying landscape here, from the deep gorges in the Savoia area to the rolling landscape between Tito and Satriano. There are beautiful stretches of woodland between Brienza and Sasso di Castalda, close to the Val dAgri National Park and the National Park of Cilento in neighbouring Campa-nia. You leave from the central train station in Potenza, following signs for junction 10 on the SPexSS94. From this point on, follow signs to Picerno. After you pass the village, about 19 km from the start, you reach a fork in the road, turn left and then right after 200 metres towards Vietri. Go along the track under the E847 motorway and near Balvano you come to a junction. Turn left towards Savoia di Lucania. Keep in this direction for about 10 km and you will reach the picturesque historic centre of Savoia (formerly known as Salvia), situated betwe-en high cliffs and with spectacular scenery. After a brief stop in the central square go towards the town hall along Corso Garibaldi. The road leaves the village in the direction of S. Angelo Le Fratte along a lovely downhill stretch until you reach the Melan-dro river valley after about 6 km along the SP12. You can pedal smoothly along the bottom of the

valley, through the small town of S. Angelo Le Fratte, and then continue along the SP12 until you reach the Brienza/Satriano junction. Turn left to come to the small town centre with its ancient tower.

Alternative route Turn right towards Brienza. You reach the medieval village after a beautiful long climb of about 12 km. After a visit to the village, it is recommen-ded that you c o n t i n u e uphill through the woods of Sasso di Castalda until you reach the highest peaks where you can get a wonderful view.

After travelling through the historic centre of Satria-

no di Lucania, leave the village in the direction of Tito on the SS95. After about 10 km you approach the regional border. Do not take the SS95VAR (dual carriageway with a tunnel) but turn left on the old SS95 towards Tito. You reach the small village after about 12 km. Ride along the Via Vittorio Emanuele II towards the railway station. Immediately afterwards you will find yourself on the SS95VAR, watch out for traffic and go straight on towards Picerno, going over the bridge of the E847 motor-way. A soon as you join the SPexSS94, turn right towards Potenza, returning along the same road that you left from. The route ends at the central station.

Itinerary Potenza: Appennine treasures 2circular route through Savoia di Lucania, Brienza,Sasso di Castalda

12

Cycling Holidays in Basilicata _____67

Potenza: Appennine treasures 2circular route through Savoia di Lucania, Brienza, Sasso di Castalda

Potenza PotenzaBivio Tito Scalo

Bivio PicernoSavoia di Lucania

0 km 108 km

815 m890 m

720 m

953 m

672 m

431 m520 m

855 m794 m

675 m

853 m 815 m

675 m

S.Angelo Le Fratte

Satriano Tito

SS94

SS94

SS95

V

SS95

V

SP39

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6

SP12

SS95

SS94

SS94

SP5

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lo

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cent

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: 229

1 m

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fr

om A

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to

Nov

emb

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Technial

Tips

SAVO

IA d

i LUC

ANIA

The

histo

ric ce

ntre

with

the

chur

ch o

f S. R

occo

and

th

e ca

stle

Il Mus

eo d

ella

Mem

oria

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LE

FRAT

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e ch

urch

of S

. Mar

ia ad

Nive

sTh

e wi

ne ce

llars

and

the

mur

als

SATR

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The

castl

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e m

ediev

al to

wn a

nd th

e ch

urch

es in

th

e his

toric

cent

re

Brien

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e ca

stle,

the

med

ieval

town

and

the

chur

ches

in

the

histo

ric ce

ntre

sights

WP

KM

TOT

KM

PAR

Desc

riptio

ns SPG

co-o

rdin

ates

010,0

Depa

rture

from

Pote

nza C

entra

l Rail

way S

tation

- he

ad le

ft40

37'

46.81

" N

15 4

8' 23

.83" E

020,2

0,2Go

unde

r the

Mus

umec

i brid

ge, tu

rn rig

ht an

d the

n imm

ediat

ely go

down

hill to

the l

eft, p

assin

g und

er a

railw

ay br

idge

40 3

7' 40

.99" N

15

48'

12.65

" E

030,3

0,1Cr

ossin

g rail

road

trac

ks, y

ou re

ach a

Tjun

ction

on V

ia Ba

sento

. Tur

n righ

t and

keep

right

direc

tion

40 3

7' 38

.65" N

15

48'

6.82"

E

041,3

1Co

ntinu

e stra

ight to

ward

s Pan

tano (

brow

n sign

) and

Pice

rno

40 3

7' 29

.33" N

15

47'

35.18

" E

052,0

0,7Af

ter pa

ssing

unde

r a ra

ilway

bridg

e, co

ntinu

e stra

ight, b

ear r

ight (

do no

t go l

eft on

to th

e High

way)

click

ing on

SPe

xSS9

4, go

in th

e dire

ction

Pice

rno

(par

allel

to the

free

way B

asen

tana S

S407

)40

37'

27.53

" N

15 4

7' 1.0

1" E

0612

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At th

e jun

ction

sign

poste

d Tito

/ Viet

ri / S

S95 -

proc

eed t

owar

ds P

icern

o40

36'

50.06

" N

15 4

1' 28

.47" E

0717

,25,2

Pice

rno c

ross

road

s, go

stra

ight to

visit

Pice

rno (

retur

ning f

rom

the sa

me st

reet)

. Tur

n left

down

hill to

conti

nue f

ollow

ing th

e dire

ction

of S

alern

o / B

arag

iano

40 3

8' 2.1

6" N

15

39'

4.97"

E

0820

,73,5

After

pass

ing th

e rive

r at P

icern

o you

reac

h a fo

rk. Tu

rn up

hill d

irecti

on V

ietri a

nd im

media

tely t

urn l

eft. A

fter 2

00 m

eters

turn r

ight u

phill

40 3

7' 45

.15" N

15

37'

37.16

" E

1126

,96,2

At B

alvan

o moto

rway

junc

tion -

turn

left

towar

ds S

avoia

di Lu

cania

, joini

ng th

e SP5

140

37'

17.4"

N

15 3

4' 38

.75" E

1231

,74,8

Junc

tion t

urn r

ight to

ward

s Sav

oia di

Luca

nia / C

omun

ita M

ontan

a Mela

ndro

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5' 40

.56" N

15

35'

21.1"

E

1333

,11,4

Go st

raigh

t ahe

ad fo

r Sav

oia40

35'

5.12"

N

15 3

5' 3.5

4" E

1436

,93,8

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e in S

avoia

di Lu

cania

- St

op in

the c

entra

l squ

are.

40 3

4' 10

.86" N

15

33'

6" E

150,0

Resta

rt fro

m Sa

voia

- Go t

owar

ds th

e Tow

n Hall

on C

orso

Gar

ibaldi

, go d

ownh

ill to

leave

the t

own a

nd ge

t onto

the S

P158

40 3

4' 10

.86" N

15

33'

6" E

166,0

6En

d dow

nhill

on th

e SP1

2, tur

n left

towa

rds S

. Ang

elo Le

Fra

tte / B

rienz

a40

34'

24.8"

N

15 3

2' 10

.01" E

1710

,14,1

S. A

ngelo

Le fr

atte -

turn

left t

o Pote

nza -

Vald

agri S

S 59

8 - S

S 95

Tito

Brie

nza -

follo

w the

river

Mela

ndro

40 3

2' 49

.8" N

15

33'

40.73

" E

1914

,74,6

Exit o

n the

left t

o Satr

iano,

maint

ain di

recti

on un

til re

achin

g the

town

- Op

tion:

turn r

ight fo

r Brie

nza /

Sas

so di

Cas

talda

40 3

1' 55

.35" N

15

36'

4.09"

E

2018

,94,2

Arriv

al Sa

triano

- lea

ve he

ading

towa

rds T

ito -

Be ca

reful

not to

follo

w the

old r

oute

SS95

VAR

but S

S95

40 3

2' 36

.41" N

15

38'

14.96

" E

2124

,15,2

Junc

tion -

Do n

ot fol

low P

otenz

a stra

ight o

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78 _____Cycling Holidays in Basilicata

15 Policoro - Terranova del Pollino From the Ionian to the Pollino National Park

This route is suitable for averagely fit cyclists, given that it is a gentle uphill climb. If you stagger the journey over 2 or 3 days, it makes it significan-tly easier to reach the Pollino National Park. It starts from Policoro, an important town on the Ionian coast, home to many important agricultural businesses. It is also a tourist location due to the presence of the National Archaeological Museum at Siritide, and it is also a coastal resort.

Leave the station on the Viale del Lido, which has a traffic island in the centre. Turn right towards

Policoro. After about 1 km you reach the under-pass of the SS106. Turn left towards Corso Pandosia, following signs to the Centro/Ospedale/Municipio. Keep going in this direction, keeping the hospital on your right, and following signs to Pane e Vino. You reach this village after about 6 km from the start. Turn left passing between houses and a water tower, following the direction of Sinnica on the SS653.

Alternative route Go straight on to get to the shrine of S. Maria di Anglona (about 7 km) and Tursi with its ancient Rabatana quarter (another 12 km). Return to the main route by retracing your footsteps.

At the junction with the SS653/Sinnica, go straight on, going under the bridge and following signs to Valsinni/SS104. The SS104 (now called the SPexSS104), which these days has little traffic, joins the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts, ending up in Sapri in Campania.

Keep going for about 9 km; this is an easy uphill

section that brings you to Valsinni, overlooked by Monte Coppolo. You are now in the Pollino National Park. Do not follow the diversion onto the SS653/Sinnica but continue along the main road until you come to Via Gianturco, following signs to S. Giorgio Lucano. We recommend a stop here to visit the historic centre of Valsinni, at the top of which stands the castle where the renaissance poet Isabella Morra lived, and which is part of the Literary Trail in this small town (www. parcomorra.it). After a series of climbs with an average gradient of 1-2%, about 13 km after

leaving Valsinni you will come to a junction,

go right towards S. Giorgio Lucano; this will bring you to the Calabrian coast, passing Norca, Canna and Oriolo. About 51 km from the start of the route, you come to San Giorgio Lucano, keeping straight on along Via IV Novembre. Arriving in Piazza Carmine, turn 180 degrees towards Via Caramola to leave the town.

After about 3 km you come to a crossroads with a stop sign, go left following signs to the Parco Nazionale del Pollino/Terranova del Pollino. You are now in the Sarmento Valley, which is a tributary of the Sinni river. The landscape begins to change from Mediterranean to mountain scenery.

Alternative route At the crossroads on the SS92 (see RB wp14), turn right to get to S. Costantino Albanese (about 8 km), an important centre of arbereshe culture. Return to the route by retracing your footsteps. In addition to this option, you can use this route to visit several other important historic centres such as Noepoli, S. Paolo Albanese, and Cersosimo.

After a brief descent, you reach the valley, always

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Cycling Holidays in Basilicata _____79

Difficulty: Medium / HighBike Type: tourism / travelDeparture: Policoro - train stationArrival: Terranova del PollinoTotal km: approximately 72Road surface: asphaltElevation: 942 metresUphill altitude difference: 1317 metresDescent altitude difference: 411 metresPeriod: from April to November

TechnicalTipsPOLICORO

The archaeological museum of Siritide

VALSINNIThe castle and the literary tail of Isabella Morra

In alternative route:

TURSIThe historic centre and the ancient quarter of RabatanaThe shrine of S. Maria of Anglona

The villages of S. Costantino Albanese Neopoli S. Paolo Albanese Terrnova del Pollino

sights

Policoro - Terranova del Pollino From the Ionian to the Pollino National Park

following signs to Terranova del Pollino/SS92. The climb becomes more challenging from about 22 km from the valley floor, with an average gradient

of 3% and a drop of about 650 metres. The end of the path is close to the village of Terranova del Polino (930 metres altitude).

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19'

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7' 55

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