Pollino National Park – A breathtaking view loop from Mottafollone

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Pollino National Park – A breathtaking view loop from Mottafollone

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Pollino National Park – A breathtaking view loop from Mottafollone

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130km

2,760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 130 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.6 km

Scalone Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Scalone pass is a pass at an altitude of 740 meters which divides the Lucanian and Calabrian Apennines. It is located in the Pollino National Park along the road that connects Belvedere Marittino and Sant'Agata di Esaro.

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26.7 km

Passo dello Scalone Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

No traffic at all, really nice descend

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37.2 km

Sangineto Lido Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sangineto is a seaside resort divided between Le Crete and the Lido. The beach of Sangineto Lido is made up of small bays of sand and gravel, with a gently …

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74.9 km

Fra' Giovanni Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice spot for bivouac, we were told that we could even drink the water from the river

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88.0 km

Winding Road With View of the Orsomarso Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a nice sloping stretch, full of tight and fun hairpin bends. From here the view of the Orsomarso mountains is beautiful. Pay attention to the vegetation along the roadside that invades the road in hot weather.

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93.0 km

Pollino National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Here you cycle along the edge of the Pollino National Park and have great views of the mountainous landscape and the unique nature of the park.

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96.4 km

Lungro

Highlight • Settlement

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.

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99.8 km

A breathtaking view

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a very panoramic stretch from which to observe the road you have just traveled on and the one you will face.
The Calabrian mountains are a real show, I suggest you observe and photograph them.

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130 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

117 km

9.32 km

4.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces