Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

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Lago Piccolo di Monticchio – Monticchio Lakes loop from Monticchio Sgarroni

06:22

118km

1,860m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 289 m for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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234 m

Monticchio Lakes and Abbey Loop

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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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361 m

Lago Piccolo di Monticchio

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The Piccolo lake, together with the Grande lake, constitutes a nature reserve of great value, together they offer breathtaking views.

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12.6 km

Barile Railway Tunnel

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Tunnel present in the railway section between Rionero and Barile.

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13.0 km

Barile

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The particularity of this municipality is that it is an ancient Albanian colony founded at the end of the 1400s by Albanians fleeing persecution by the Turks. For a long …

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64.3 km

Lago Frontedusio

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Lake Frontedusio is a perfect oasis for those who love nature and outdoor activities, with camping areas and the possibility of practicing release fishing. It is populated by various animal species, such as butterflies and colorful dragonflies.

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78.7 km

View of Forenza

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On the road that comes from Maschito, you will suddenly find yourself admiring the city of Forenza, raised above the main street.

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105 km

Rionero in Vulture

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Small and picturesque town located at the foot of the ancient, now extinct volcano of Mount Vulture, in the province of Potenza. Rionero is famous for being the birthplace of Giustino Fortunato, one of the greatest exponents of Southernism.

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118 km

Monticchio Lakes

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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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118 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.6 km

14.3 km

4.85 km

1.12 km

Surfaces