Hike & Fork

CAI 975BValidated by CAI

Vallemaio to Monte Maio

Vallemaio · about 1 h 05 min by car from Isernia

Distance
4.5 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
392 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.5 km out-and-back walk near Vallemaio, up to Sella Costa Carosa-Monte Maio (Sentiero CAi 973), 392 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 303 and 691 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Porto di Mola (8.3 km).

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

How to get there

By car

From Isernia: about 1 h 05 min (43 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

41.36567,13.81155

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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

Porto Di Mola

Rocca d'Evandro · 8.3 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Lo Stuzzichino

Campodimele · 23 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Locanda del Ditirambo

Castro dei Volsci · 37 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 Vallemaio and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Lo Stuzzichino in Campodimele, 23 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Porto Di Mola, 8.3 km from the trail.