Ginosa to Matera

Final day of the Via Ellenica. The day started cold and windy and stayed that way all day long. The forecast was for afternoon rain so we got an early start.

Open skies with moody clouds and lovely open fields were the star of the day. Light rain came earlier than expected, around 12:30 after we ate a quick lunch, and was on and off the rest of the day. Winds were gusty, making everything feel harder.

The final walk into Matera was great, the city opened before us along with the ravine. More than other cities on this walk, this city is built into the hillside and it's got medieval charm with narrow streets and lots of stairs.

Totals for this eight day walk: 107.2 miles with 9750 feet of elevation gain.Read more