Let's get back on the trails together: we're kicking off the new hiking season with an immersion in the wonders of the High Madonie. A route that will offer us freshness, silence, and one of the most sweeping views in all of Sicily.

We will leave our cars in the Battaglietta car park, a stone's throw from the well-known resort of Piano Battaglia, and then walk to the start of our route, heading towards the Scalonazzo trail.

We will walk through beech forests in their summer splendour, karst sinkholes and traces of ancient seas. Fossils dating back 200 million years will accompany us to the summit, where the panorama will stretch from Mount Etna to the Nebrodi Mountains, as far as the islands on the horizon.

Below, you will find some important details:
Route type: Nature trail
Difficulty level: Medium
Total length: 9 km
Duration: 6 hours (including breaks)
Starting altitude: 5,102 ft
Maximum altitude: 1,979 m
Elevation gain: 474 metres (1,555 feet)

To ensure an enjoyable experience, we recommend that you wear clothing appropriate for the season and the hike itself, so that you are prepared for any changes in the weather. Given the nature of the route, strong winds, fog and cool temperatures are likely; it is advisable to be prepared so that the experience remains enjoyable and positively unforgettable. The route may be subject to some changes depending on the rapidly changing weather. The hike is still recommended for participants in good health.

Please remember to bring the following:
Trekking shoes (mandatory)
Trekking poles (recommended)
Wind/rain jacket
At least 2 litres of water
Picnic lunch
We also suggest wearing long pants to avoid unpleasant encounters with insects or thorny plants.