Walking the Cammino Materano - by Gillian Price (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A guidebook to walking to Matera on the Via Peuceta, Via Ellenica and Via Lucana, three long-distance cammino routes through southern Italy's Puglia and Basilicata regions.

The three routes are presented in 7, 14 and 6 stages of between 10 and 30km (7 and 19 miles), including variant routes, accompanied by information on facilities, accommodation and where to get cammino testimonium. Suitable for most abilities.

1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage GPX files available to download Handy route summary tables and stage facilities planners help you plan your itinerary Refreshment and accommodation information given for each stage Advice on planning and preparation

About the Author

Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice and is exploring the mountains and flatter bits of Italy. Starting in the Italian Dolomites, Gillian has written outstanding Cicerone guides to walking all over Italy as well as Corsica and Corfu. An adamant promoter of public transport to minimise environmental impact, Gillian belongs to Mountain Wilderness and is an active member of the Venice branch of CAI, the Italian Alpine Club.