Alpine Coaster in Castelmezzano from Matera: Control the ride

A bobsled ride through the mountains, a village carved into rock, and lunch on local flavors

A full-day tour from Matera to Castelmezzano in the Lucanian Dolomites, with round-trip private transfer, four rides on the Alpine Coaster where you set the speed, a tasting of cured meats, cheeses and wine at Peperusko restaurant, and free time to explore the village. Children from age 4 can ride. Infants travel in a pram or stroller.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure and tasting in Castelmezzano

• Depart from Matera by private transfer
• Arrive in Castelmezzano village
• Ride the Lucanian Dolomites Alpine Coaster
• Taste local cured meats, cheeses, and wine
• Explore Castelmezzano village and take photos
• Return to Matera by private transfer

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel or a meeting point in Matera in an air-conditioned minivan and driven into the Lucanian countryside toward Castelmezzano, one of the villages that draws people who want to step off the usual routes. The Alpine Coaster is the centerpiece: a 1 km rail bobsled that you pilot yourself, controlling the speed through climbs and descents with views that open across the mountains. You get four rides, so you can push harder on the second run or ease back if the first one was enough. Kids from age 4 can ride. Younger children travel in the van but don't board the coaster.

After the coaster, you head to Peperusko, a traditional restaurant where you taste local cold cuts and cheeses with a glass of Lucanian wine: non-alcoholic options are there for children. The meal is built in, not something you hunt for on your own. Then you have free time to wander Castelmezzano's narrow alleys carved into the rock face, browse the small shops, or sit with a view and let the afternoon settle. The village is small enough to cover on foot but layered enough that an hour or two reveals something different each time you turn a corner.

The return to Matera is a quiet drive back through the same landscape, giving you time to sit with the day. The whole experience runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transfer in an air-conditioned minivan with customizable pickup and drop-off in Matera.
• four rides on the Lucanian Dolomites Alpine Coaster where you control the speed.
• a tasting of local cured meats and cheeses with wine at Peperusko restaurant.
• free time to explore Castelmezzano's village streets and shops.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 8 Dec

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (9 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Martulli Viaggi

Is this one for you?This tour runs as a private transfer with no guide commentary, so you move at your own pace and explore Castelmezzano on your own terms: ideal if you want the coaster and the village without a scheduled itinerary or group rhythm.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I control how fast I go on the Alpine Coaster?

Yes. The bobsled ride is designed so you pilot it yourself, controlling the speed through the climbs and descents. You get four rides, so you can experiment with different speeds across the runs.

What is there to do in Castelmezzano besides the coaster?

Castelmezzano is a village built into the rock with narrow streets, local shops, and viewpoints across the Lucanian Dolomites. Your free time lets you explore the alleys at your own pace, take photos, or simply sit and watch the landscape.

What's included in the tasting at Peperusko?

The tasting includes local cured meats and cheeses paired with a glass of Lucanian wine. Children receive a non-alcoholic drink instead.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel?

Yes. Round-trip private transfer is included, with customizable pickup and drop-off locations anywhere in Matera, so the van collects you from your hotel or another address you choose.