Fontana San Vito to Cascate dell'Ossena
Francofonte, Militello in Val di Catania · about 55 min by car from Catania
The walk
6.7 km out-and-back walk between Francofonte and Militello in Val di Catania, up to Cascate dell' Ossena, 254 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Catania: about 55 min (38 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Catania, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
37.26815,14.79754
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
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
- Militello in Val di CataniaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of Italy800 m from the trail
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Francofonte and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Trattoria del Gallo in Palazzolo Acreide, 22 km by car.
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