Hike & Fork

Trail W01OpenStreetMap data

Madonna del Carmine to Monte Cigno

Cerreto Sannita · about 45 min by car from Campobasso

Distance
5.0 km
Walking time
1 h 45 min
Total ascent
286 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

5.0 km out-and-back walk near Cerreto Sannita, up to Monte Cigno, 286 m of total ascent: about 1 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 435 and 699 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Vigne di Malies di Foschini Flaviano (5.3 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Campobasso: about 45 min (30 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 Campobasso, 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

41.29623,14.56404

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.

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Vigne Di Malies Di Foschini Flaviano

Guardia Sanframondi · 5.3 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Cantina Morone

Guardia Sanframondi · 5.3 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Bicu de Fremundi

Guardia Sanframondi · 5.9 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

La Grotta da Concetta

Campobasso · 30 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

‘A Luna Rossa

Bellona · 31 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 Cerreto Sannita and start the walk.
  2. 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at La Grotta da Concetta in Campobasso, 30 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Vigne Di Malies Di Foschini Flaviano, 5.3 km from the trail.