San Chirico Raparo is a region in Southern Italy's Basilicata, known for its diverse natural landscapes that support a range of outdoor activities. Situated on a rocky spur, the area offers commanding views and is positioned near Monte Raparo, a prominent peak with varied terrain. The broader Basilicata region features mountainous and hilly landscapes, interspersed with woods and forests, providing an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and touring cycling. The region's proximity to Pollino…
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9.23km
04:37
740m
740m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.1km
03:58
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.88km
02:39
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7.55km
03:46
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600m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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26.3km
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62.8km
04:40
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64.7km
03:29
1,320m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62.6km
03:13
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

55.5km
04:30
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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04:22
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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San Chirico Raparo offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region features 6 routes across these sports, which have attracted more than 700 visitors.
Hiking opportunities exist on Monte Raparo, offering paths for various skill levels. The region is also near Pollino National Park and Appennino Lucano Val d'Agri Lagonegrese National Park, providing extensive trail networks. More information can be found in the Hiking around San Chirico Raparo guide.
Yes, the mountainous and hilly terrain of San Chirico Raparo is suitable for road cycling. There are 3 road cycling routes available in the area. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around San Chirico Raparo guide for details.
The woods and forests around San Chirico Raparo provide terrain for mountain biking. There is 1 mountain biking route recorded in the region. Further details are available in the MTB Trails around San Chirico Raparo guide.
The region's scenic backdrops and varied terrain are suitable for touring cycling. Komoot offers guides such as Traffic-free bike rides around San Chirico Raparo and Cycling around San Chirico Raparo.
Monte Raparo and the surrounding national parks offer varied terrain, including routes suitable for different skill levels. This suggests that some trails are accessible for beginners. The overall hiking experience can be tailored to individual fitness levels.
San Chirico Raparo is situated on a rocky spur with views over the Racanello Torrent. Key natural features include Monte Raparo, dolomitic ridges, dense forests, and canyons within the nearby Pollino National Park. Ancient trees, such as the 1230-year-old Heldreich's pine named 'Italus,' are also present.
Outdoor activities in San Chirico Raparo have attracted more than 700 visitors on komoot. The 6 available routes have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive user experience.
Komoot provides several guides for the region, including Hiking around San Chirico Raparo, Road Cycling Routes around San Chirico Raparo, and MTB Trails around San Chirico Raparo. Other guides cover touring and traffic-free cycling.
San Chirico Raparo is near two significant national parks. These include Pollino National Park, which is Italy's largest protected area, and Appennino Lucano Val d'Agri Lagonegrese National Park, where Monte Raparo is located.
The official website for the Municipality of San Chirico Raparo is comune.sanchiricoraparo.pz.it. The phone number for the Municipality is +39 0973 631003.

