Magnalonga of Celenza Valfortore

A walk through nature and flavours in the Monti Dauni

The Magnalonga of Celenza Valfortore has become one of the most anticipated spring events in the Northern Monti Dauni, the green heart of the Foggia province on the border with Molise. Created to promote slow tourism and the rediscovery of woodland paths, the event transforms a simple hike into a true feast for the senses: you walk immersed in nature and stop along the way to taste the typical products of Daunian cuisine.

The route and the food and wine stops

The trail covers approximately 8 kilometres, with a gentle elevation gain that makes it suitable for families and those who love light trekking. Along the way, there are several rest stops, spaced out from one another, where participants are welcomed with tastings of sausages, cheeses, traditional dishes, and local wine. The route crosses silent woods, clearings, and viewpoints overlooking the Occhito Dam and, on clear days, the snow-capped Maiella mountain range.

The finish and the conviviality

The day concludes with a convivial lunch served in a farmhouse nestled in the woods, where the highlights of local gastronomy are shared — from pork ragù to baked pasta, and traditional desserts — accompanied by live music that enlivens the afternoon until sunset. It is the moment when the fatigue of the walk gives way to celebration and the meeting of hikers who have arrived from various regions of Central and Southern Italy.

A community event

The Magnalonga is organised by the Pro Loco of Celenza Valfortore with the patronage of the Municipality, thanks to the work of volunteers and the support of local associations. Every year, the initiative attracts hundreds of participants from all over Puglia and neighbouring regions, helping to promote Celenza Valfortore and the entire Monti Dauni district as a destination for sustainable, authentic, and human-scale tourism.

Celenza Valfortore and the Monti Dauni

A small village perched at an altitude of about 480 metres in the Alto Tavoliere, Celenza Valfortore belongs to the Northern Monti Dauni community in Puglia. Dominated by its castle and surrounded by woods and olive groves, the town preserves rural traditions and genuine gastronomy that the Magnalonga brings to the fore every year, inviting visitors and curious travellers to discover a corner of Puglia far from the beaten track.