Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Coppolo & Castello di Valsinni
Basilicata
Valsinni's castle clings to a crag beneath Monte Coppolo, whose 889 m summit — ringed by the walls of an ancient fortified settlement — gives a view from the Pollino to the Ionian Sea. The village below stages readings of Isabella Morra's verse each summer among its lanes.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
April – June, September – November
Parking · Free
Free parking in Valsinni below the castle.
Water
Fountains in Valsinni; carry water for the climb.
Highlights
- Ancient hilltop fortification walls
- Pollino-to-Ionian-Sea panorama
- Isabella Morra's castle and literary park
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome; a rocky summit ridge, keep close near the drops.
