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Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular

Gallipoli Cognato — Piccole Dolomiti Walk

Basilicata

The Parco Regionale Gallipoli Cognato-Piccole Dolomiti Lucane near Accettura protects bizarre sandstone and conglomerate towers (the 'Dolomiti Lucane' section) above a vast mixed oak forest. The Middle Spotted Woodpecker has its only southern Italian colony here. The wolf pack of the Piccole Dolomiti is one of the best-known in Basilicata. The oak forest has one of the largest porcupine populations in Italy.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+500 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • Middle spotted woodpecker — only southern Italian colony here
  • Wolf pack of Piccole Dolomiti — one of best-known in Basilicata
  • Giant sandstone towers above the old oak forest

With your dog

Park trail; dogs off-leash.