Did you know that in Calabria there are 6 Paths mapped and recognised by MiC and CAI? Set off and you will discover that crossing Calabria on foot is a unique experience that will make you appreciate all the charm of a region with a green heart and a blue profile, from north to south, from sunrise on the Ionian Sea to sunset on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The Paths of Calabria are dedicated to those seeking an introspective and emotional travel experience, to be savoured at a slow pace. What to expect? Evocative itineraries through unspoilt nature, historic villages, culture and extraordinary landscapes, Mediterranean scents and flavours, marked by centuries-old woods and olive groves, where you can breathe in history and your gaze wanders beyond the sea.
Choose from the proposals the Path of Calabria that suits you!
- Basilian Way - Itinerary in the footsteps of the Italo-Greek monks, known as Basilians because they were inspired by the example of St Basil the Great. A route that interweaves history, art and spirituality, covering Calabria from north to south, for a total of 1390 km divided into 73 stages. (https://www.camminobasiliano.it/en/cammino-basiliano-where-nature-nurtures-the-spirit/)
- Path of St Francis of Paola - Itinerary retracing the footsteps of St Francis of Paola, the Paola Franciscan friar who is the Patron Saint of Calabria. A mystical, cultural and naturalistic experience in the central places of St Francis' cult, along a 112 km route. (https://www.ilcamminodisanfrancesco.it/)
- Kalabria Coast to Coast - An authentic adventure over 55 km and 3 stages, to experience the thrill of crossing Calabria from the Ionian to the Tyrrhenian Sea, the narrowest point in Italy, enjoying sunrise and sunset over two seas. (https://www.kalabriatrekking.it/il-cammino-coast-to-coast/en/from-the-ionian-to-the-tyrrhenian-sea-the-camino-kalabria-coast-to-coast/)
- Path Calabria Italy - An extraordinary naturalistic journey inland, 654 km long and divided into 34 stages, which along the Apennine ridge connects the 3 National Parks (Aspromonte, Sila and Pollino) and the Serre Regional Park.
- Brigante Path - Itinerary linking the Aspromonte National Park to the Serre Regional Park for a length of 140 km in 7 stages, retracing the historical suggestions on the trail of brigands, in an area with an archaic flavour. (https://www.sentierodelbrigante.it/)
- English Path - Itinerary inspired by the 19th century Grand Tour of the writer Edward Lear, it crosses Grecanica Calabria in the Aspromonte National Park for a total of 7 stages and 110 km. (https://sentierodellinglese.wordpress.com/)
In addition to the Paths in Calabria recognised by the MiC and CAI, there are a number of "minor" but equally fascinating routes.
These include the Giaochimite Path, centred on the figure of the abbot and theologian Gioacchino da Fiore, one of the great Calabrian minds that have marked the history of western thought, and the Magna Grecia Path, which links the provinces of Crotone and Cosenza in the name of the "conscious path" and another emblematic figure, the philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.
- Gioachimita Path - The Gioacchino Path retraces the salient stages that characterised the abbot's life, works and places, in an itinerary between nature and spirituality that crosses the provinces of Catanzaro and Cosenza in 5 stages (https://ilcamminodigioacchino.it/)
- Magna Graecia Path - A "ring" circuit, which starts in Crotone and arrives back in the city, after having covered 14 stages full of archaeological, historical and naturalistic attractions in the footsteps of Pythagoras (https://camminomagnagrecia.altervista.org/).
Is cycling your passion? Take your inseparable two-wheeler with you and discover Calabria by bike along the Parks Cycle Route and the Val di Neto Cycle Route.
An immersive experience, in close contact with nature, which along a 545 km route offers an unparalleled variety of landscapes, to be enjoyed with all the senses and breathed in at the top of one's lungs.
The Parks Cycle Route crosses the 3 Calabrian National Parks (Pollino, Sila and Aspromonte) and a Regional Park (Serre Vibonesi), as well as numerous Reserves and Protected Areas, each with its own peculiarities of flora and fauna. A landscape heritage that combines the territory's biodiversity with breathtaking views overlooking the sea, without neglecting the charm of the ancient villages set in the mountains.
Pedal after pedal, from Pollino to Aspromonte, you will find yourself in perfect harmony with nature and the values of sustainable tourism, at a slow pace, respecting the history and geography of these ancient places.
The Val di Neto Cycle-pedestrian Route is the perfect "green" infrastructure for those wishing to discover the municipalities of the Val di Neto, the river that crosses part of the province of Cosenza and that of Crotone, also giving its name to a prized PGI wine.
The Val di Neto cycle and pedestrian route winds for a total length of 38 km, touching six municipalities in the province of Crotone (Caccuri, Rocca di Neto, Santa Severina, Belvedere Spinello, Scandale and Strongoli) and combining the naturalistic charm of the valley, which reaches the Ionian coast, with the splendour of archaeological sites, ghost towns, castles and some of Italy's most beautiful villages.
