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Cambuca to Grisì

Monreale, Partinico · about 45 min by car from Palermo

Distance
7.0 km
Walking time
2 h 15 min
Total ascent
275 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
T · Easy path

The walk

7.0 km out-and-back walk between Monreale and Partinico, up to Grisì, 275 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Grisì. After the walk: wine tasting at Terre di Gratia (6.1 km).

Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.

How to get there

By car

From Palermo: about 45 min (29 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Palermo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

37.97114,13.08670

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Along the way

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Terre di Gratia

Camporeale · 6.1 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Corona Trattoria

Palermo · 29 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Monreale and start the walk.
  2. 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Corona Trattoria in Palermo, 29 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Terre di Gratia, 6.1 km from the trail.