Monte Arcibessi e Contrada Corulla loop
Ragusa, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Monterosso Almo · about 1 h 10 min by car from Syracuse
The walk
6.3 km loop between Ragusa and Chiaramonte Gulfi, 171 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 701 and 843 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at GURRIERI - Vigneti e Cantina (7.3 km) and lunch at Andrea in Palazzolo Acreide (14.0 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Syracuse: about 1 h 10 min (47 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 Syracuse, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
37.04010,14.74790
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
Independent winemaker
GURRIERI - Vigneti e Cantina
Chiaramonte Gulfi · 7.3 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Ragusa and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Andrea in Palazzolo Acreide, 14 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at GURRIERI - Vigneti e Cantina, 7.3 km from the trail.
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