Areas: where to base yourself
- Castelmezzano: more places to stay and eat.
- Pietrapertosa: higher and quieter, with wide views.
- Potenza: if you prefer a city base.
Food and drink
Mountain food: lamb, pork, local sausages, mushrooms, legumes and handmade pasta, with Aglianico wine.
Money-saving tips
- Book the flight directly if you do not need a guide.
- Village B&Bs are good value.
Practicalities
Bring layers: it is cooler up here than on the coast. Opening hours are shorter outside summer. Check if the flight is running before you set off.
Sample plans
One day
Fly the Volo dell’Angelo in the morning, explore Castelmezzano, lunch, then Pietrapertosa in the afternoon.
Two days
Add the Path of the Seven Stones or a via ferrata, and an evening in the village.
