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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

01:15

4.38km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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253 m

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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326 m

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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380 m

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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427 m

Abbey of Sant'Ippolito

Highlight • Religious Site

635 m

Abbey of San Ippolito

Highlight • Religious Site

Located between the two lakes, the structure is dated between the 11th and 12th centuries, by the Basilians. With the arrival of the Normans, the Basilians abandoned the Vulture and …

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1.11 km

Creek Bed Near Lago Piccolo

Highlight • River

A furrow created by nature and specifically by the water that descends from Mount Vulture, in winter it is possible to admire the water that flows and forms a small waterfall

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2.10 km

Statue of Saint Giovanni Gualberto

Highlight • Monument

Also accessible on foot, a few steps from the abbey of S. Michele it is possible to admire the statue of San Giovanni Gualberto, the patron saint of the forestry …

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2.70 km

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

Highlight • Lake

The blue color of the small lake is best appreciated in winter or summer in the early hours of the day when there is no mist. One of the things …

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4.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

2.05 km

166 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

329 m

295 m

244 m

226 m

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

28°C

16°C

59 %

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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

Monticchio Lakes

Monticchio Lakes and Abbey Loop

Abbey of Sant'Ippolito

Abbey of San Ippolito

Creek Bed Near Lago Piccolo

Statue of Saint Giovanni Gualberto

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

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