The Monticchio lakes are located on the southwestern slopes of Mount Vulture, an ancient volcano, and are the main attraction of the place. The Piccolo lake has an underwater spring and through a stream it feeds the Great lake. Pedaloes can be rented. There are restaurants, bars and souvenir vendors. There are picnic areas. To visit the ruins of the abbey of Sant’Ippolito, the abbey of San Michele and set up on the first two floors of the Abbey, the Museum of Monticchio. There are many paths for hiking and mountain biking.

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Mountain biking

The tour of the small lake is accessible to everyone without specific equipment. The abbey of San Michele perched on the slope of Mount Vulture and reflected in the lake is a spectacle, especially on days when the weather is flat and the lake becomes a mirror.

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Lago Grande di Monticchio – Abbey of San Ippolito loop from Monticchio Bagni

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Lago Grande di Monticchio – Fontanino di Barile loop from Melfi

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880m

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Fontanino di Barile – Discesa dei Prigionieri Trail loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

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Elevation 680 m

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Tuesday 31 March

7°C

2°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Rionero In Vulture, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy

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Abbey of San Michele and Monticchio Lakes

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Lago Grande di Monticchio – Abbey of San Ippolito loop from Monticchio Bagni

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