Daily Tours around Matera
Easy to challenge routes on the Rolling Hills, the Murgia Park, around the San Giuliano Lake
(price per person)
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We can take you the bikes directly at your hotel upon request.
Matera by bike :: Some of our routes
Daily tours on the Matera Hills starting from the Sassi di Matera
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Matera by bike
Level: easy
Distance: 20...30 km
Visit the Park of Rock Churches on the Murgia Plateaux, where it is possible to enjoy the wonderful view of the old town. You can visit Rock Churches and old farms along this route.
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San Giuliano Lake and the Crypt of the Original Sin ()
Level: medium/easy
Distance: 25 / 40 Km
Moving from the Sassi district you will go downhill to the Lake, along the beautiful quiet road. Nice to take your picnic on lake shore.
Not far from the Lake we suggest the visit of the Crypt of the Original Sin, known as the Sistina Chapel of Rock Churches, one of oldest cave with frescoes of Southern Italy. (entrance € 8,00 per person)
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Matera, Montescaglioso, Metaponto
Level: medium / easy
Distance: 40 / 60 km
Moving from Matera, skirting the Murgia Park, you reach the Medieval village of Montescaglioso. Very interesting here the visit of the historical center and the Benedictine Abbey. From here you can pedal towards Ionian Sea and visit the archaeological digs in Metaponto or staying on the sandy beach.
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The Old Via Appia route
Level: medium
Distance: 60..70 km
Leaving Matera you reach the village of Miglionico, where you can visit the medieval Castle and have a picnic in one of the local bakeries. visita al Castello del Malconsiglio e pausa pranzo in uno dei panifici del paese. Ritorno a Matera passando per il vecchio tracciato della Via Appia.
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Bread and Focaccia: Matera to Altamura
Level: medium
Distance: about 50 kms
Out of Basilicata you go to Altamura (Puglia), with its beautiful historical center and the wonderful Cathedral (built by Frederick II).
Once you are there we suggest you the tasting of the local bread and focaccia (a local tasty pizza).
Back to Matera pedalling along the Iesce Valley.
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Documents
We provide you all technic documents and necessary maps to make enjoyble your excursion (road book, altitude profiles, etc.). Local maps (1:150.000 for cycling tours) updates with route notes.
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| Documents for all our tours include information about history, culture and tradition about the region, and what we recommend about what to see, where to eat and to make your shopping. |
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