マンダニーチの天然記念物・トップ5

Monte Scuderi, the magical mountain, full of hidden treasures. It is said that to reveal (find) the immense treasure hidden at the top of the mountain (the "Trovatura," as these hidden treasures are called in Sicily), one must first catch three fish from the Sea of Ali. They must then be brought "still alive" and on a "handkerchief woven by a virgin" to the top of the mountain. There, they will be cooked, and from them will emerge a huge serpent that will coil three times around the seeker's body. However, the seeker must not be afraid, or he will end up in distant, desolate lands. Once this is done precisely and carefully, a crack will open in the mountain, and upon entering, he will find a hen with seven chicks made of solid gold. Now, I don't know if I've remembered this story correctly, but the fact remains that Monte Scuderi has always represented a magical mountain, full of mystery, for the citizens of the villages below. From its flat summit, a 360° view of the surrounding area is offered. And a cave, visitable where the treasure could actually be found

The Piano Vernà equipped area is located just below Mount Pizzo Vernà. It can be reached by car up to its gate, going up from the town of Rimiti. Once you reach the gate, you walk down for about 200 m. Very pleasant area, with tables and fire points, and a beautiful fountain. There is also a hut. Bivouackable

It is a plateau from which you can enjoy a fascinating view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aeolian Islands, Etna, Rocca Novara and Rocca Timogna. Monoliths with very particular shapes are stacked on the sides of the plateau. Good connection. If you need water, there is a rich fountain in nearby Piano Margi

Excellent spring with always fresh water. It has a good flow rate despite the dry period. It is an obligatory stop every time you cross the Dorsale dei Peloritani

Path with explanations of each plant (in Italian)

Unfortunately in this dry season the flow is very minimal. A little further down, however, there is a livelier spring