Monticchio Lakes – Lago Piccolo di Monticchio loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

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Monticchio Lakes – Lago Piccolo di Monticchio loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

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Monticchio Lakes – Lago Piccolo di Monticchio loop from Rionero-Atella-Ripacandida

02:46

38.7km

770m

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: September 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.0 km for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.7 km

Lago Grande di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The larger of the two Monticchio lakes, a wonderful body of water.

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25.0 km

Lago Grande di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The Great Lake has a perimeter of 2200 meters and a funnel-shaped cavity with extensive slums. Only in the northern part does it reach a depth of 36 meters.

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26.8 km

Monticchio Lakes and Abbey Loop

Highlight • Lake

It is a small ride that makes you discover the various inlets that lead to the shore of the large lake. The descent from the Abbey to the small lake via the long staircase is challenging for the brakes

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26.8 km

Abbey of Sant'Ippolito

Highlight • Religious Site

26.9 km

Monticchio Lakes

Highlight • Lake

These beautiful lakes are located at the foot of the now extinct Vulture volcano. The beauty of this place has earned it the nickname of "Switzerland of Basilicata". The lakes are located within the Vulture Regional Nature Reserve.

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27.0 km

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The Piccolo lake, together with the Grande lake, constitutes a nature reserve of great value, together they offer breathtaking views.

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28.9 km

View of the Monticchio Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic point visible going down the road that leads to the lakes of Monticchio. Not one of the best points from where it is possible to admire the splendor of the lakes.

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38.2 km

Rionero in Vulture

Highlight • Settlement

Small and picturesque town located at the foot of the ancient, now extinct volcano of Mount Vulture, in the province of Potenza. Rionero is famous for being the birthplace of Giustino Fortunato, one of the greatest exponents of Southernism.

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