This is not an off-the-shelf journey. Let's design it together.
The journey, at a glance
The Via Peuceta, known as Cammino Materano, is a self-guided route of extraordinary beauty crossing corners of Puglia and Basilicata still untouched by mass tourism. The route covers 170 km in 7 stages over 8 days, through ancient olive groves, oak forests, karst landscapes and the Murgia plateau. Highlights include Cava Pontrelli with over 30,000 dinosaur footprints, and the Crypt of Original Sin — the so-called Sistine Chapel of cave art.
Map, and itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival day
DAY 2
An easy, flat stage — a perfect warm-up through farmhouses and olive groves
DAY 3
Magnificent Puglian hinterland, low difficulty
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DAY 4
Ancient olive trees, dry stone walls and the Mesola wood
DAY 5
Mediterranean scrubland, olive groves, oak trees and steppe landscape
DAY 6
An easy stage with few elevation changes
DAY 7
The most demanding stage: 30 km and 1000m elevation gain
DAY 8
The final stage with challenging climbs; short variant available
DAY 9
Return, with option to extend
Already included, everything else we design together
The base journey is complete as it stands. Every experience is personal: you can adjust stages, add services or extra days before you set off. All of this happens in your consultation call.
Already included
- 30-minute initial consultation
- Full trip organisation
- Bed and breakfast stays
- 24/7 phone support
- Sports medical insurance
- Dedicated personal adviser
- Pilgrim credential
- GPS tracks
- Full travel documentation
- Gift box shipped to your home
- App with built-in GPS map
Customise
- Return flight
- Backpack transfer on the route
- Private transfers
- Cancellation insurance
- Private guide
- Trip extensions
Every addition is discussed in your consultation. No hidden costs.
Three ways to walk the route
We don't offer tiers of value. Same route, same method, three different hospitality contexts.
Grounded · Essential · Shared
The most direct form of the walk
Not available for this journey
Understated · Functional · Pragmatic
The essentials, in private
Your own space, without excess. Privacy without seeking superior comfort.
Less form. More function.
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Relaxed · Protected · Fluid
Walking with a lighter mind
More comfort, more attention to rest. A journey designed to ease the mind.
Fewer worries. More care.
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It's not a price scale. It's not a value scale. It's a scale of attitude and context.
What they say, those who've walked with us
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Questions, the most common ones
How much does Via Peuceta Cammino Materano: from Bari to Matera cost?
From 535€ per person in a double room for 8 days: hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers between stages, roadbook and assistance included. From there the trip is tailored to your dates and preferences.
How many stages does Via Peuceta Cammino Materano: from Bari to Matera have?
7 stages covering 170 km in a 8-day formula. The pace can be adapted: shorter stages or extra nights are arranged in your proposal.
Do I need to train for Via Peuceta Cammino Materano: from Bari to Matera?
You need to be used to walking, not athletic training: stages average 24 km per day, with your luggage transferred for you. A few walks in the weeks before are enough to enjoy it.
Why are there no fixed departure dates?
Every journey is designed around you: choose the date that suits your schedule and leave whenever you like, with no groups and no imposed calendars.
Is it safe to go alone?
All our routes are personally tested for safety and signage, and can comfortably be walked without a guide or companion.
What does Solo & Friends mean?
Solo & Friends journeys are unique experiences that let you explore the world on foot, in full independence and on your own terms. Every journey is tailored to you, with no groups or guides.
Can I book my own flight?
Absolutely, you can book your flight independently. If you book through us, it'll be included in the travel contract and covered if you take out cancellation insurance.
How does cancellation insurance work?
With cancellation insurance in place, you can cancel your journey up to the morning of departure for certified reasons.
What if I have a problem during the journey?
For any issue during your trip, you can reach our support team, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Why aren't dinners included?
Our philosophy is that you discover the culture of a place through its food and wine. We don't include dinners to avoid fixed menus of poor quality. We've hand-picked hotels and guesthouses steps away from the best local restaurants.
What's the difference between Essence, Minimal and Serenity?
They are three hospitality styles, not three levels of journey quality. Essence means shared accommodation in a hostel. Minimal means a private room in simple, functional properties. Serenity means top-choice properties with greater comfort. Our organisation, the route and the support are identical across all three lines.
Is Essence a budget option?
Essence isn't a low-cost line. It's the choice for those who prefer shared hospitality and want to experience the walk in its most direct form. The price is lower because the accommodation is simpler, not because the service is lesser.
Does the organisation change between lines?
No. All lines include: tailored route planning, logistics, support before, during and after the journey, and all our standard services. Only the hospitality level changes.
Via Peuceta Cammino Materano: from Bari to Matera
A route for everyone of extraordinary beauty that crosses areas of Puglia and Basilicata not yet touched by mass tourism.
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