Lungro

Lungro is a municipality at an altitude of 600 meters in the Pollino National Park. It is one of the main centers of the Arbëreshë community of Albanian origin, which preserves the Greek-Byzantine language, customs and religious rite.

Lungro is a town of Arbëreshe tradition, seat of the Byzantine Eparchy which welcomes all the Albanian communities of Italy under its wing.

Arrived at the gates of Lungro, instead of going up the ramp on the left with indications for the cycle path in the direction of Acquaformosa, it is better to proceed towards the center of the town and continue on the main road; in this way you avoid that very hard uphill stretch which shortens by very little. Better to preserve strength in view of other asperities.