KALABRIA COAST TO COAST
From the white Ionian beaches of the Costa degli Aranci, starting in Soverato and traversing the mountainous territory of the Calabrian Preserre in their shortest stretch, passing through the picturesque villages of Petrizzi, San Vito sullo Ionio and Monterosso Calabro, the Cammino Kalabria Coast to Coast, arrives in picturesque Pizzo, perched on a tuffaceous spur rising sheer above the golden Tyrrhenian beaches of the Costa degli Dei.
The walk Kalabria Coast to Coast, is a 55-kilometer nature trail, to be savored at a slow pace among expanses of centuries-old olive trees, rows of vines, fields of wheat and prickly pears, woods of chestnut and century-old beech trees, picturesque granite stones shaped by time and the magnificent naturalistic oasis of Lake Angitola. But above all, it is an emotional and sensory journey inside a Calabria far from the usual tourist routes, discovering those ancient flavors and values that are the roots of this wonderful Land, rich in history and millenary culture and where time seems to stand still.
SIGNAGE
Wooden signs: Installed at major intersections in hilly-mountainous terrain, they indicate the direction to follow “Tyrrhenian” and “Ionian.”
Conventional signs: Placed all along the route on trees, low walls, stones or asphalt, in horizontal stripes with red and white paint, indicate the direction to follow:
Stickers: Attached on the posts of road signs or on the eaves of houses in urban areas, they indicate the direction to follow.
SERVICES
There are supermarkets and pharmacies in each of the 5 villages crossed.
CREDENTIAL
The Kalabria Coast to Cost has a credential, the walker’s passport that allows:
- Agreements with accommodation and catering facilities;
- Virtual assistance on the entire Camino Kalabria Coast to Coast;
- Receiving access codes to theLake Angitola Nature Oasis;
- Delivery of the Testimonium at the end of the Way.
Liberal donation of € 5.00 which is used to self-finance the project “Kalabria Coast to Coast”
The “Kalabria Trekking” Association, before leaving, recommends checking in by filling out the appropriate form on the walk’s website.
DANGERS
Watch out for guard dogs located near farms in Petrizzi (CZ) and Maierato (VV) near Lake Angitola.
IN TENT
Where can one camp? In the authorized Free Zone bivouacs
*Petrizzi bivouac (stage 1) is private.
A tent site must be reserved.
Authorisations needed? NO, only communication via Path number
Read the article related to Free Bivouac and Camping
CONTACTS
Contact Kalabria Coast to Coast
Email: cammino@kalabriatrekking.it
Mobile: 3518146225
Website: www.kalabriatrekking.it/il-cammino-coast-to-coast/
STAGE 01
Soverato to Petrizzi
Length: 12.3
Difficulty: Medium
Height difference: + 716/ -327
Min elevation: 0 n asl – Max elevation: 623 m asl
Surface: 60% asphalt – 40% dirt
Municipalities territorially affected: Soverato (CZ), Montepaone (CZ) and Petrizzi (CZ)
Water: In this stage there are no sources available until the arrival in Petrizzi, so it is highly recommended to refuel at the start.
TAPP 02
Petrizzi (CZ) to Monterosso Calabro (VV).
Length: 23.5 km
Difficulty: Medium High
Height difference: + 979 – 1085
Minelevation: 286 n asl – Max elevation: 1000 m asl
Surface: 20% asphalt – 80% dirt
Municipalities territorially affected: Petrizzi (CZ), Chiaravalle Centrale (CZ), San Vito sullo Ionio (CZ), Polia (VV),Capistrano (VV) and Monterosso Calabro (VV)
Water: In this stage fountain in San Vito sullo Ionio (CZ) at Villa Comunale, spring at equipped area Lago Acero and spring in Monterosso Calabro at agro montana dei Pozzetti
Stage 03
Monterosso Calabro (VV) to Pizzo (VV).
Length: 19.1 km
Difficulty: Medium
Height difference: + 585/ -864
Min elevation: 0 m asl – Max elevation: 352 m asl
Fund: 60% asphalt – 40% dirt
Municipalities territorially affected: Monterosso Calabro (VV), Maierato (VV) and Pizzo (VV)
Water: There are no sources available on this stage until the arrival in Pizzo, so it is highly recommended to refuel at the start.
GUIDE TO THE FIRST WALK
The First Walk Guide is the ideal resource for those who want to embark on an adventure in the wonderful world of trekking. With this comprehensive and exhaustive guide, you can better prepare for your trek, plan every detail, and face the adventure in total safety.
The book is designed primarily for those who are just approaching the world of walking, but we strongly wanted to include very specific focuses that can be very useful to even the most experienced.
The guidebook covers all aspects necessary for your trek, from technical clothing and equipment to orientation techniques and emergency management. This will deepen your knowledge of the world of trekking and help you learn new techniques and strategies for tackling the trek successfully.
Journey diaries
Kalabria Coast to Coast
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