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Sassi of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Montescaglioso

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Sassi of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Montescaglioso

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Sassi of Matera – View of Matera's Sassi loop from Montescaglioso

02:51

51.4km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.9 km for 121 m

After 34.3 km for 216 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.3 km

Piazza Roma, Montescaglioso

Highlight • Settlement

The square at the top of the village, still decorated for the feast of San Rocco, the town's patron saint. From the square, a road leads to the old town, …

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11.6 km

Porta Sant'Angelo

Viewpoint

3

14.4 km

Descent from Montescaglioso to Matera

Highlight • Trail

Descending from the center of Montescaglioso, you follow this perfectly paved downhill stretch with a series of beautiful hairpin bends overlooking the mountain countryside. It's about 3 km downhill before …

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4

31.4 km

View of Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

View over the historic old town

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5

32.1 km

View of the Sassi di Matera

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road passes between the gorge and Sassi

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6

32.9 km

Sassi of Matera

Highlight • Historical Site

Through a portico made of three round arches, we enter a small terrace dedicated to the Italian painter Luigi Guerricchio, born in Matera. There is a panoramic view of old Matera from here.

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7

33.7 km

View of Matera's Sassi

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this famous panoramic view it is possible to admire the old city as well as the now famous Sassi of Matera.

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8

34.3 km

Church of San Pietro Caveoso

Highlight • Religious Site

Church viewed from above

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B

51.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

4.14 km

236 m

164 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

2.59 km

323 m

201 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 6 November

16°C

12°C

49 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 24, 2024,Da montescaglioso a Matera (lug24

As for some years now... I can't miss my bike ride... to go and sip a coffee among the wonderful stones of Matera 🌻

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