After a visit to the ghost town of Craco, you reach the Rabatana district in Tursi.
From there continue through the orchards of the Ionian coast that will take you to Policoro.
Highlights
Policoro
Rotondella
Tursi
Itinerary
DAY 1 – The Lucanian Dolomites
Arrival in Pietrapertosa and accommodation in B&B. Arriving in the morning you can enjoy a nice excursion or ride to Castelmezzano, the twin village which, like Pietrapertosa, is perched on the sandstone rock at about 1000 meters high. Overnight.
DAY 2 – the valley of the Calanchi
A busy but spectacular day. After crossing the Montepiano wood, you reach Accettura, stop in San Mauro Forte and descend into the Calanchi valley until you reach Craco, the ghost town abandoned at the beginning of the 1960s. Continue until you reach the farmhouse for an overnight stay.
Distance: 68 Km.
Grade: moderate
DAY 3 – the Ionian Sea
Today you will cross the Calanchi area again until you reach Tursi. We suggest the view from the Rabatana district and a stop at the Sanctuary of Anglona, rich in medieval frescoes. Continue through the orchards of the Metaponto plain that will lead you directly to Policoro. Do not miss the beautiful Archaeological Museum of Siritide. Overnight at the hotel on the beach.
Distance: 50 km.
Grade: moderate
Day 4
Breakfast and end of services.
trip details
4 Days/3 Nights
Itinerary for moderately trained cyclists that can also be tackled with e-bikes by less experienced cyclists
2 days by bike on hill paths with increasing level of difficulty
120 km with stages from 50 to 70 km to be covered in 4 – 6 hours during the day
3 * hotel or B&B of the same standard
departure dates
Self Guided Tours
Every day from May 1st to October 30th
SELF GUIDED TOUR PRICES
€ 270,00 (with 2 pax min)*
Single supplement: € 70.00
Prices per person based on double room occupancy
Included
3 nights in a double room with breakfast (3 * hotel and B&B), briefing and bike delivery, luggage transport, technical and emergency assistance, road book and maps.
Not Included
Medical / luggage insurance, tourist taxes, drinks, lunches and dinners, the visit of Craco, entrance fees, tips, personal extras, anything not included in the “included” item.
Bike rent
Hybrid bike: € 40
E-bike or Gravel bike: € 90
Full carbon racing bike: € 110
Helmet : € 10,00
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transfers
€ 20.00 (per person with a minimum of 4 participants)
€ 40.00 (per person with a minimum of 2 participants)
