Itineraries with the Park Tour Guides with a regional qualification along the sheep tracks (the so-called "tratturi"), the trails crossing the plateau and descending towards the spectacular Gravina, entering the territory and finally reaching the rupestral churches and complexes, and the fortified "masserie" (farms).
If you want to carry out guided visits, you can book by calling the number 0835/336166 - E-mail: info@parcomurgia.it
List of the Tourist and Hiking Guides of the Park (Italian text)
Rules for the tours (Italian text)
Jazzo Gattini Visitor Center is the ideal departure point for the itineraries developing in Murgia Timone, panoramic area in front of the Sassi di Matera, representative of the whole protected area. As a matter of fact, the area - including a spectacular stretch of the canyon of Gravina di Matera - is rich in rupestrian churches. From Jazzo Gattini, guided visits are organized every day.
| Georef. | Itinerary | Typology | Interest | ||
| Big Trail Departure: Jazzo Gattini | | On foot E - Hiking (level) 5 h | | ||
| Nature Trail Departure: Centro visite di Jazzo Gattini | | On foot T - Tourist (level) 1h 15min | | ||
![]() | The Shepherds' Trail The most fascinating panoramic trail of the protected area Departure: Jazzo Gattini | | On foot easy tour 2h 15min | | |
| The Trail of the Crosses Departure: Piazzale Belvedere di Murgia Timone | | On foot easy tour 2h 15min | |