Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

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Italy

Sicily

Messina

Francavilla Di Sicilia

Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

Moderate

4.4

(5)

riders

Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Francavilla di Sicilia

02:15

32.6km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.45 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.64 km

Alcantara River near Villafranca

Highlight • River

6.03 km

Alcantara River Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Here you can do a little hike on the river Alcantara.
The car can be conveniently parked under the bridge

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7.76 km

Cuba of Santa Domenica

Highlight • Religious Site

Hidden in the hills of the Alcantara valley, the Cuba, or church of Santa Domenica, is a fascinating mystery of the past. Its construction, estimated between the 7th and 9th …

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7.78 km

Cuba of Santa Domenica

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice old church. Unfortunately not accessible, but you can take a look through the gate.

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26.3 km

Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

Highlight • Religious Site

A nice climb with hairpin bends. An unexpected church in such a hairpin bend.

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30.0 km

Stone Bridge over the Alcantara River

Highlight • Bridge

You can probably start a tour through the canyon here.

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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

4.51 km

1.37 km

889 m

816 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

6.11 km

2.93 km

1.46 km

247 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

18°C

8°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2024,Raduno MBH 2024 di ETNAFREEBIKE

Route prepared by ASD ETNAFREEBIKE for the 2024 MBH circuit rally; held in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia, located on a hill in the middle of the Alcantara Valley and the Etna Park, an area that offers breathtaking landscapes and views among lush orchards and vineyards.
Starting from the Byzantine Cuba, a place of worship that has remained almost …

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