Sicily’s natural and artistic treasures – Sentiero Italia

The first stage of the Sentiero Italia in Sicily starts from the port of Trapani and immediately immerses you in the incredible Sicilian atmosphere. Cross the city center and climb towards Pizzo Argenteria (321 m). From time to time, I suggest you stop for a few minutes to catch your breath and admire… read more

Start again from the heart of Erice, skirt the ancient walls of the town until you reach the Spanish Quarter and Porta Castellammare, then continue in the direction of the church of Sant'Ippolito. A long descent takes you to Bonagia. Take the cycle-pedestrian path that runs along the coast up to Baia… read more

Today's stage is quite simple and does not require great physical effort. This allows you to fully enjoy the artistic, natural and landscape beauties that you will encounter along the way.



From Custonaci head towards the Cerriolo Park, from where you can admire an amazing view of the Bonagia and Cornino… read more

Today's stage develops in the heart of the wonderful Zingaro Nature Reserve, a unique beauty chest in Sicily. This protected area was established in the 1980s to prevent the construction of a coastal road, which would have disfigured the environment as well as causing irreparable damage to the ecosystem… read more

Say hello to the sea of Scopello and get on the road. Today the route is quite challenging, but don't lose heart, because it will give you beautiful surprises.



Head towards the Sicilian hinterland and take the path that runs at the base of Pizzo Varili (510 m); reach with several ups and downs first Visicari… read more

Depart from Calatafimi Segesta and retrace the last stretch of the previous stage back to the archaeological site. From here, follow the provincial road until you reach the Terme Segestane, also known as Polle del Crimiso, from which hot water flows. Give yourself a moment to relax, then get back on… read more

The seventh stage develops in the Sicilian hinterland and passes a short distance from Lake Poma, an artificial basin created by the damming of the Jato river. As you walk, take a good look around, you might spot herons, birds of prey and many other bird species. The flora is also quite luxuriant: the… read more

Leave Masseria Dammusi and follow the dirt path that passes under the slopes of Pizzo Aiello (930 m) and Pizzo Mirabella (1,165 m). At this point, head towards the hill where the interesting Grotta del Garrone is located. This pass connects the Conca d'Oro, renowned for the cultivation of lemons, with… read more

Leave Piana degli Albanesi behind you and head towards the shores of the lake of the same name. This basin was created with the damming of the Belice river and for years it served to feed a hydroelectric plant. Continue in the direction of Santa Cristina di Gela, then prepare your legs for the climb… read more

Today's stage takes you to the heart of the Bosco di Ficuzza Nature Reserve, established in the year 2000 to protect the great natural heritage of this area. Along the way, in fact, you can come across numerous floral and animal species, but there are also oaks, holm oaks, pines, eucalyptus and many… read more

Depart from Ficuzza and immerse yourself again in the vegetation of the Bosco di Ficuzza Oriented Nature Reserve. I suggest you take a very short detour from the route to reach the Pulpit of the King, an original throne carved into the rock from which, it is rumored, Ferdinand III of Bourbon loved to… read more

Depart from the center of Cefalà Diana and head towards its castle of Norman origin, located in a dominant position from which you have a beautiful panorama of the hinterland. Get off at Villafrati and take the path that runs at the foot of Pizzo Avvoltoio. A long ups and downs takes you to the top of… read more

The thirteenth stage of the Sentiero Italia is quite demanding, so I advise you to leave early and take it calmly, enjoying the beautiful things you will encounter. Proceed in the direction of Monte Rotondo and Cozzo Maragliano; on the horizon, among the various depressions, you can glimpse a portion… read more

Leave Montemaggiore Belsito behind and head towards the Selletta Fondo Soprano: you are officially in the enchanting Bosco del Cardellino, which is home to large open fields, cork oaks, oak woods, holm oaks and many other tree species. Alongside the large plantations of centuries-old olive trees and… read more

Today's stage is quite demanding and takes you to one of the most beautiful places in Sicily: the Madonie Park. This protected area was established in 1989 to protect all the animal and plant species present in the area. Reach the Valle della Giumenta Refuge and take a break in the middle of nature… read more

Restart from Piano Battaglia, enter Vallone Faguara and proceed in the direction of Portella di Mele. Pass under the summit of Cozzo del Filatore (1,693 m) and, once you reach the crest of Monte San Salvatore, leave the path to the summit and proceed downhill. Along the way, sweeping and spectacular… read more

Depart from Petralia Sottana and head towards the ancient Roman aqueduct of Petralia Soprana. It is now reduced to a few ruins, but in the past it was used to bring water from the Savochella spring into the town. This stage, like the previous two, develops almost entirely within the Madonie Park. Savor… read more

Today's stage is quite long, so legs shouldered and off we go! Leave the town of Gangi and go to Contrada Rainò. Continue in the direction of Monte Ferrante (1,176 m), easily identifiable, as its crest houses an important wind farm. Take the path that leads to Portella Palumba and let yourself be fascinated… read more

Depart from the Sella del Contrasto and immerse yourself in the beating heart of the Monti Nebrodi Park. This protected area was established in 1993 and contains elements of great naturalistic and geological value, as well as a luxuriant flora. Walk under the highest and most important peaks of the Sicilian… read more

Leave the Portella dell'Obolo behind you and follow the path that leads to the Portella Cardazze. A light and constant climb takes you to the summit of Pizzo Fau, at an altitude of 1,686 metres. Continue the long ups and downs which first takes you around Colle della Maduna, then Pizzo Fauda and finally… read more