Basilicata Parks Bike Tour

Enjoy the natural landscapes of the Basilicata region on this electric bike tour. You'll explore Pollino National Park and the Appennino Lucano-Val d'Agri-Lagonegrese National Park, two unique places surrounding Castelsaraceno!

Basilicata Parks Bike Tour

At 8:30 am, we'll meet at Piazza Piano della Corte in the heart of Castelsaraceno. There, we'll get on our electric bikes, put on our helmets and start a 40-kilometer bike ride (25 miles) through nature. Let's roll!

Throughout the ride, we'll follow a mix of asphalt and dirt paths while we take in the lush green forests of the heart of the Basilicata region.

As we pedal through Appennino Lucano-Val d'Agri-Lagonegrese National Park, we'll admire landscapes full of local flora and learn about the animals that inhabit the area, including wild boars and wolves.

During the route, we'll see Mount Raparo, which rises 1761 meters above sea level (over 5700 feet).

We'll continue the tour through Pollino National Park, known for being the last Italian refuge of the Balkan pine. We'll see several specimens of these trees that are also found in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Greece.

After enjoying a cycling route full of amazing landscapes, we'll finish the tour at 2:30 pm back at the starting point.