Hike & Fork

Trail 111Surveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Gallo Matese to Banere via Monte Cinnamiello

Gallo Matese · about 20 min by car from Isernia

Distance
7.6 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
316 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

7.6 km out-and-back walk near Gallo Matese, up to Monte Cinnamiello - Banere, 316 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 801 and 932 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Isernia: about 20 min (14 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Isernia, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

41.46695,14.21729

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Campobasso, about 55 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

‘A Luna Rossa

Bellona · 34 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

La Grotta da Concetta

Campobasso · 38 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Gallo Matese and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at ‘A Luna Rossa in Bellona, 34 km by car.