Monreale to Grotta del Vallone d’Inverno e
Monreale · about 15 min by car from Palermo
The walk
5.8 km out-and-back walk near Monreale, up to Grotta del Vallone d’Inverno e Sentiero 148, 335 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 426 and 673 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Spadafora vignaioli in Sicilia (7.8 km) and lunch at Corona Trattoria in Palermo (7.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Palermo: about 15 min (9 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 Palermo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
38.10482,13.26639
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.
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 Monreale and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Corona Trattoria in Palermo, 7.7 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Spadafora vignaioli in Sicilia, 7.8 km from the trail.
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