Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Madonna di Viggiano, Val d'Agri
Basilicata
The sanctuary of the Madonna di Viggiano (1,726 m) on Monte Viggiano above the Val d'Agri is the most important Marian pilgrimage site in southern Italy — the Black Madonna draws 200,000 pilgrims annually in May and September. The summit is reached by a pilgrimage track through beech forest. Golden eagle nests on the adjacent ridge. The Val d'Agri below is Basilicata's main oil field.
Duration
3.5 hours
Distance
9 km
Elevation
+600 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Most important Marian pilgrimage in southern Italy — 200,000 pilgrims
- Golden eagle nesting on the adjacent ridge at 1,726 m
- Val d'Agri oil field visible below — unique juxtaposition
With your dog
Mountain trail; dogs off-leash.
