3-day Trek in the Madonie Park

This 3-day/2-night trek has been created by Madonie Explorers guides to offer you the best short trekking adventure in the Madonie. It is perfect for a short-break holiday but can also be included in a longer stay in Sicily.

The trek departs from the town of Castelbuono, at the foot of the Carbonara Massif, and reaches Pizzo Carbonara (1979 m), the highest peak of the Madonie Mountains.

Along the itinerary you will stop under monumental trees (including Piano Pomo’s giant holly trees and a millenary oak), go through fascinating geological sites, admire breathtaking landscapes, and observe a lot of amazing plants and butterflies.

In the evening you will have dinner and stay for the night in mountain refuges equipped with all comforts.

At the end of the trek, a transfer will be organized to drive you back to Castelbuono (or Cefalù if you prefer).

Day 1: Castelbuono – Piano Sempria
Departure from Castelbuono’s old town. Just after exiting the town, you will begin to go up in the middle of the woods and you will walk along an itinerary rich in natural caves and centuries-old trees. The oldest one is an oak whose estimated age is 1000 years old! It is one of the oldest ones in Italy.
Distance: 13 km
Difference in altitude: 900 m

Day 2: Piano Sempria – Piano Battaglia
You will hike to the heart of the Carbonara Massif. The itinerary offers an incredible variety of environments and landscapes. You will stop at Piano Pomo’s giant holly trees wood and at Pizzo Canna, where some golden eagles nestle.
Distance: about 12 km
Difference in altitude: 500 m

Day 3: Pizzo Carbonara
Circular hike to Pizzo Carbonara (1979 m), the highest peak of the Madonie and the second highest one in Sicily after Mount Etna. This itinerary will be full of surprises: sea fossils, rare plants, beautiful butterflies and interesting birds.
Distance: 8 km
Difference in altitude: 400 m

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