You will arrive at the event starting point in Potenza, capital of the Province of Potenza, with its steep historic center and modern outskirts. Here you will settle in for the night to rest up before your journey starts. 

The Bradano Route is by far the toughest of the three trail options:

Distance: 381 km
Elevation: 8030 m
Offroad: 30%

The most challenging trail in terms of kilometers and elevation gain, suitable for mountain biking and gravel biking. The route heads east along historic sheep tracks, trails, and disused asphalt roads, then toward the Bradano Valley to Monteserico Castle, immersed in the vastness of the fields and views of the agrarian reform. Yet another side to Basilicata, where the gaze wanders across the hills of Irsina and Grassano (first bivouac point). The trail crosses the Basento River and heads toward the gullies, before turning west and entering the Gallipoli Cognato and Lucanian Dolomites Park. After Castelmezzano, the trail enters the Apennines and passes through Laurenzana (second bivouac point). The return to Potenza is a succession of forests, majestic trees, and high-altitude meadows.
The many faces of Basilicata in a single trail: hills, rocky peaks, gullies, and beech forests.

BEWARE: This trail requires significant training and experience

Suitable bike types: MTB, gravel with at least 48 mm tyres, agile gears and excellent riding skills

The Basento route is accessible for all levels of experience:

• Distance: 229 km
• Elevation: 4.740 m
• Offroad: 30%

The trail follows a circular route centered around Basilicata's main river, the BASENTO. For the first 60 km, it runs alongside the BRADANO trail, then separates from it, making a sharp cut toward Grassano, where it intersects with the other two trails again. From here, the trail heads directly south, entering the Gallipoli Cognato forest, which heralds the rocky spires of the Piccole Dolomiti Lucane. From Castelmezzano to Laurenzana, the two trails continue together, until returning to Potenza along the Apennine ridge.
A ride bursting with beauty in the wild heart of Basilicata.

The best trail for anyone who is new to this kind of experience and wants to have a great adventure.

Suitable bike types: MTB / gravel bike

This trail is accessible to any bike, from Race to Gravel, electrically assisted or not.

• Distance: 325 km
• Elevation: 5850 m
• Offroad: 0%

The added value of the BBT: you can ride a route entirely on asphalt without the stress of car traffic; we challenge you to count the cars you encounter. Admittedly, the surfaces are anything but perfect, but they're still doable even on a racing bike. The ROAD route, shares much of the same landscape and villages with the Bradano Route, but it's also the only one that passes through Accettura, a town famous for its unique Maggio tree ritual. From the Lucanian Dolomites to the provincial capital of Potenza, it's a continuous up and down of hairpin bends, panoramas, and ever-changing scenery.
A perfect route for those who don't like rough surfaces.

This trail is for those who want to experience the amazing sights of Basilicata from the comfort of the paved road.

Suitable bikes: gravel, touring, racing

With a heart full of impressions and tired legs, you'll settle in for your last night on the Trail. 

Potenza offers a good choice of restaurants and accommodations selected for your comfort. From here you'll find your way back to your airport of choice or continue on your journey.