Sant' Elia to Rifugio Monte Ausineto
about 40 min by car from Potenza
The walk
6.3 km out-and-back walk , up to Rifugio Monte Ausineto: about 1 h 45 of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1297 and 1667 m above sea level.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
Ascent not available for this trail: walking time estimated from distance.
How to get there
By car
From Potenza: about 40 min (27 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 Potenza, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
40.39618,15.74391
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.
Also within reach: Sapri, about 55 min by car
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 the start and start the walk.
- 11:45Back at the start after about 1 h 45 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Becco della Civetta in Castelmezzano, 28 km by car.
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