View of Mondello and Addaura – Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia loop from Palermo Francia

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View of Mondello and Addaura – Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia loop from Palermo Francia

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View of Mondello and Addaura – Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia loop from Palermo Francia

03:22

43.8km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.46 km for 159 m

After 13.2 km for 114 m

After 36.0 km for 104 m

After 36.8 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.53 km

View of Palermo from the Salita di Santa Rosalia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Choose the right time of the day to walk this way. Especially when going up. Can get very hot on a sunny summer day.

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13.8 km

Riserva Naturale Orientata Monte Pellegrino

Nature Reserve

15.9 km

View of Mondello and Addaura

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic point of incredible beauty on the northern slopes of Monte Pellegrino, this view allows you to see the beach of Mondello and the hamlet of Addaura, a famous summer resort for many people from Palermo. Addaura, among other things, is known for its cave of great archaeological interest.

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18.8 km

Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint Rosalia was a virgin and hermit on Monte Pellegrino. She is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

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29.9 km

Rock arch near Monte Pellegrino

Highlight • Natural Monument

30.3 km

Parco della Favorita

Highlight • Forest

Located at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, Palermo's "La Favorita" is one of the largest urban parks in Europe.

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36.0 km

Mondello Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach in a fantastic location.

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36.8 km

Antico Stabilimento Balneare di Mondello

Highlight • Monument

Was very, very well attended today

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40.1 km

Off-road Passage through the Park

Highlight • Trail

off road easy passage to avoid the asphalt road and dangerous cars.Very minor off road risks and minimum biking skills required

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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

7.22 km

5.90 km

3.43 km

3.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

8.70 km

1.55 km

884 m

504 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 26 October

23°C

15°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

December 1, 2023,Monte pellegrino, Spiaggia di Mondello, faro di Capo Gallo

We rented two e-bikes near the port and after a stop to eat an iris, we went up to Mount Pellegrino, following the acchianata, the path used for the procession to Santa Rosalia. The bottom is made of large stones, the path is steep and the view among the prickly pears is magnificent. After the sanctuary we went up to …

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