Hike & Fork

Trail 786BValidated by the Italian Alpine Club

Monte Manfrè to Pista Altomontana

Belpasso, Ragalna · about 30 min by car from Catania

Distance
7.2 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
387 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

7.2 km out-and-back walk between Belpasso and Ragalna, up to Pista Altomontana 701A, 387 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1331 and 1677 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at 4 Archi in Milo (12.5 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Catania: about 30 min (21 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 Catania, 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

37.67143,14.98015

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.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

4 Archi

Milo · 13 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Mé Cumpari Turiddu

Catania · 21 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 Belpasso and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at 4 Archi in Milo, 13 km by car.