Valle Pisanello to Cascata del Piciaro
Zagarise, Taverna · about 55 min by car from Cosenza
The walk
4.1 km out-and-back walk between Zagarise and Taverna, up to Cascata del Piciaro, 148 m of total ascent: about 1 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1447 and 1582 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at La Taverna dei Briganti in Cotronei (13.7 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Cosenza: about 55 min (37 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 Cosenza, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
39.12584,16.61737
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: Lamezia Terme, about 1 h 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 Zagarise and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Taverna dei Briganti in Cotronei, 14 km by car.
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