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Grassette to Pintime Jonte

Castello del Matese · about 40 min by car from Isernia

Distance
5.0 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
323 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

5.0 km out-and-back walk near Castello del Matese, up to Pintime Jonte, 323 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 636 and 918 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Terrae Tiferni (9.0 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Isernia: about 40 min (28 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

41.37643,14.40776

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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 45 min by car

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Terrae Tiferni

GIOIA SANNITICA · 9.0 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

La Grotta da Concetta

Campobasso · 27 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

‘A Luna Rossa

Bellona · 28 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 Castello del Matese and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Grotta da Concetta in Campobasso, 27 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Terrae Tiferni, 9.0 km from the trail.