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Stunning panoramic point from which you can enjoy a privileged view of Palermo and Monte Pellegrino

Starting just outside the town of San Giuseppe Jato, this stretch of provincial road 20 climbs up to the picturesque Portella della Paglia pass, in a succession of hairpin bends and breathtaking views. The surface isn't perfect, but you can pedal safely even on a small section of landslide, which is well-marked. Tackled in autumn/winter, it almost feels like you're not in Sicily.

A mountain pass about 800 meters above sea level, where for a moment you can almost forget you're in Sicily. Surrounded by woods and deep gorges, it is sadly famous for the massacre that took place there after World War II. Nearby, during the Fascist era, a small village of roadmen's houses was built, whose structures still adorn the sides of the road today.

Be careful when entering the Garrone cave and it is very slippery from month 09 to month 06, bring a rope with you if you want to go inside the cave itself.

Beautiful pass at an altitude of 1044 meters. Located on the Sentiero Italia.

Hardly any cars and mostly good asphalt. The views are unique!

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Reachable from Piazza di San Martino Piazza via Pineta Nuova and up to Portella S.Anna with views of Palermo, San Martino, Castellaccio and then of Piano dell'Occhio. From here you can go up to Monte Cuccio or get off on the SP leading to Bellolampo and from there return to Palermo