Stage 1: Bari to Bitetto
“The trail to Bitetto” — Cammino Materano — Via Peuceta, Apulia / Basilicata
At a glance: stage 1 of the Cammino Materano — Via Peuceta runs from Bari to Bitetto: 16,8 km with 165 m of ascent and 34 m of descent.
Stage 1 of the Cammino Materano — Via Peuceta runs from Bari to Bitetto for 16,8 km, with roughly 165 metres of ascent and 34 metres of descent. The figures make this a steadier day, though surfaces and weather can still change the feel of it.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Cammino Materano ETS. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Bitetto, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.