Pietracatella to Macchia Valfortore
Pietracatella, Macchia Valfortore · about 30 min by car from Campobasso
The walk
7.7 km out-and-back walk between Pietracatella and Macchia Valfortore, up to Macchia Valfortore, 439 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 346 and 686 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at La Grotta da Concetta in Campobasso (18.1 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Campobasso: about 30 min (21 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
41.59032,14.90951
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
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
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Pietracatella and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at La Grotta da Concetta in Campobasso, 18 km by car.
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