San Costantino Albanese, a region nestled within the Lucanian side of the Pollino National Park in Southern Italy, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Its mountainous terrain features extensive woodlands of oaks and hollies, providing natural shade and scenic backdrops. The area is characterized by the Sarmento Valley and numerous viewpoints offering panoramas of the surrounding natural features, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling.
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4.5
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Average rating
610
People visited

10.6km
03:24
370m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(12)
54
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
(4)
21
hikers
10.9km
04:26
660m
660m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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9
hikers
5.65km
02:00
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
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16
riders
30.8km
03:32
1,200m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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2
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43.7km
03:45
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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166
riders
52.5km
05:50
1,900m
1,890m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4
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40.4km
04:29
1,540m
1,540m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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25.1km
01:45
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

89.4km
06:49
2,180m
2,180m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

39.0km
03:41
1,200m
1,200m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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60
riders
44.7km
04:38
1,330m
1,330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
53.5km
02:42
890m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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12
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49.4km
02:27
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
89.1km
04:18
1,250m
1,250m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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21
riders
108km
06:48
2,720m
2,720m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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San Costantino Albanese, located within the Pollino National Park, offers a range of outdoor activities. These include touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling. The region features 6 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars from more than 1,000 visitors.
San Costantino Albanese is situated in the Lucanian side of the Pollino National Park, within Southern Italy's Basilicata region. It is positioned on a hilltop overlooking the Sarmento Valley.
Yes, the region features an extensive network of hiking paths through dense woodlands. Notable hiking spots include Sorgente Catusa, Timpa di Pietrasasso, and the Acquafredda locality, which also has a picnic area. More information can be found in the Hiking around San Costantino Albanese guide.
San Costantino Albanese provides diverse terrain suitable for various cycling disciplines. Options include touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. Explore routes with the Cycling around San Costantino Albanese guide.
Yes, the varied terrain within the Pollino National Park offers opportunities for mountain biking. The region's woodlands and mountainous areas provide suitable trails for off-road adventures. Consult the MTB Trails around San Costantino Albanese guide for more details.
Road cyclists can find routes through the region's winding roads and mountainous landscapes. These routes offer scenic views of the surrounding valleys. Specific options are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around San Costantino Albanese guide.
The Acquafredda locality offers a large picnic area suitable for families. Additionally, an adventure park with suspended platforms, steel cables, and other features is located there, providing outdoor thrills for various ages.
The region is characterized by dense woodlands of oaks and hollies, and numerous natural springs like Sorgente Catusa and Fontana del Duca. Panoramic viewpoints offer vistas of the Sarmento and Rubbio valleys, as well as Monte Caramola.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around San Costantino Albanese, Hiking around San Costantino Albanese, and MTB Trails around San Costantino Albanese. There are also guides for Traffic-free bike rides and Road Cycling Routes.
The official website for the Municipality of San Costantino Albanese is comune.sancostantinoalbanese.pz.it. The phone number for the Municipality is +39 0973 91126.
San Costantino Albanese is known for its rich Arbëreshë culture. Residents maintain distinct traditions, religious rites, and cuisine, and still speak Albanian. This cultural heritage adds a unique dimension to visits to the region.

