Guided Hike from Castelmezzano to Pietrapertosa

Highlights

• Private experience
• Seven Stones Path
• Lucanian Dolomites

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Castelmezzano

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   Meet your certified hiking guide in Castelmezzano and get ready to explore the heart of the Lucanian Dolomites. After a brief introduction to the area and the trail, begin your hike through dramatic rock formations, natural landscapes and spectacular views.

2. 2

   Stop 2

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   Leave Castelmezzano behind and follow the Seven Stones Trail down towards the Caperrino stream valley. Walk through a rugged natural landscape and watch the dramatic rock formations reveal new perspectives with every step.

3. 3

   Le Sette Pietre

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   Follow the trail’s seven themed stages and step into a world of local legends, witchcraft and age-old beliefs. Along the way, art installations and immersive soundscapes bring the stories to life, blending nature, folklore and imagination.

4. 4

   Pietrapertosa

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   Climb up from the valley floor as you make your way toward Pietrapertosa. Pause to take in the jagged peaks of the Lucanian Dolomites and enjoy the panoramic views that unfold along one of the most scenic stretches of the trail. Arrive in Pietrapertosa and explore one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages. Wander through its stone lanes, discover tucked-away viewpoints and explore the historic Arabata district, a reminder of the village’s ancient Arab heritage.

5. 5

   Castelmezzano

   Pass by

   Follow the Seven Stones Trail back toward Castelmezzano. Take in the valley from a new perspective, retrace the mountain climbs and descents, and finish your hike surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Lucanian Dolomites.

Before you go

Location