Day 1 –- the Pollino National Park
Individual arrival to the Pollino National Park (2 hours driving from the closest airport) and get situated at your Hotel in Viggianello. Light walk around the village, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 – Serra di Crispo
Excursion in the “heart” of the Pollino Park. On a path through the forest along the abandoned Rueping, an Austrian railway used to cut trees in the 19th century. After a little lake called "Lago Fondo" you will reach Pietra Castello (1750 m.) where you will see the first Loricato (Bosnian) Pines. From here up to the Grande Porta del Pollino (the Great Door) at 1958 m., and the Serra di Crispo summit (mt. 2056), the “Garden of Gods”. Back to the farmhouse, dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 6,5 h.
Length: 12 km.
Grade: moderate to high
Height difference: 678 m.

Day 3 – the Pollino Patriarchs
Today you will reach the peak of the Monte Pollino, the second highest summit in the Park. You cross a beech trees area with a view on the rocky shore full of Bosian Pines. Here is possible to meet Eagles and the Pilgrim Hawke. Back to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 6,5 h.
Length: 14 km.
Grade: moderate/high
Height difference: 771 m

Day 4 - The Tyrrhenian coast: Maratea
Transfer to Maratea (not included) and get situated in your Hotel.
Self guided excursion to the San Biagio Mount and the Redeemer statue, with a breathtaking panorama of the cliffs and coves along the coast. You descend on foot into the countryside along a paved path to visit the historic centre. Free time to enjoy the beautiful centre of Maratea. Overnight stay.
Duration: 3 h.
Grade: easy

Day 5 – the Black Beach
Easy excursion moving from the historic centre alleys. Walking on the west side of the San Biagio Mountain you will see the contrast between the green and blue of the sea, with a nice view from the Policastro gulf to the Cirella island in Calabria.
The route follows and old path joining different little churches and chapels among which important is the Madonna della Pietà. The final destinations of this route are the Maratea Caves and the famous “Spiaggia Nera” (the Black Beach) where the black of the sand is confusing in the dark blue of the sea.
Duration: 3 h.
Grade: easy

Day 6 – REST DAY or “flying” on Trecchina
Today you can have a Rest, having a swim in the blue sea in one of the Maratea beaches, or walking starting from the nearby village of Trecchina. From the main square with the leaning tower of the church, continue along the street lined with Liberty-style houses , that brings you to the beautiful Forraina Chapel. From here you will follow the path that every year the pilgrims walk along every year, bringing the statue of the Virgin to the Sanctuary. From the top you will see the Noce river valley, the Tyrrhenian sea, Mount Sirino and the Pollino. Back to the village on the same path. Return to Maratea. Overnight stay.
Duration: 4 h.
Grade: easy

Day 7 – breakfast and end of trip