Hike to Pizzo Carbonara
We offer you 15% discount on the second excursion! You will receive a discount code in the first booking confirmation email.
Enjoy amazing geology and biodiversity on the top of the Madonie Mountains
This hike to Pizzo Carbonara (1979 m), the highest peak of the Madonie Park, will bring you to an area which is exceptionally rich regarding geology and biodiversity. You will walk through surprising landscapes shaped by the action of water on the limestone rock, surrounded by sea fossils hidden in the stones, rare plants and butterflies. Our nature guide will make you discover fascinating details that will allow you to understand the uniqueness of the place and feel all its magic.
When you reach Pizzo Carbonara, you will be rewarded with a fantastic 360 degrees panoramic view. On clear days, you will be able to see all the Tyrrhenian coast as far as Palermo and good part of Sicily’s hinterland.
Ideal for:
- those who look for a beautiful, not too difficult hike in the heart of the Madonie
- those interested in geology and biodiversity
Difficulty level:
Medium
Total duration:
About 4 ½ hours
Distance:
8 km
Difference in altitude:
400 m
What to bring:
Hiking shoes (compulsory), water, picnic, windproof jacket, clothes suitable to the weather conditions
Meet your guide in Piano Battglia (Province of Palermo) at 9.30 am.
You will be provided with a map indicating the meeting point when you book.
Prices:
Mini-groups maximum 10 participants
1 adult: 75€
Save -20% if you book for 2 or 3 adults: 59€ per person
Children (6-16 years old): 20€
Children (0-5 years): free
Group price (from 4 to 10 people): 180€
Private groups: please contact us
Want to enjoy the Madonie even more? We offer you 15% discount on the second excursion!
You will receive a discount code in the first booking confirmation email.
Included in the price:
- nature guide member of AIGAE (Associazione Italiana Guide Ambientali Escursionistiche) - languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish
- hiking poles
- snack with local products
Extra options:
- hiking shoes rental
- transport from the meeting point to the departure of the trail - participants must have a car. If you don't have one, please contact us
- panini service
Questions? Contact us
Note: the excursion could be cancelled in case of bad weather conditions
