Piano Mirio to Pista Altomontana
Biancavilla, Ragalna · about 35 min by car from Catania
The walk
6.5 km out-and-back walk between Biancavilla and Ragalna, up to Pista Altomontana 701, 322 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1386 and 1698 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at 4 Archi in Milo (13.4 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Catania: about 35 min (25 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
37.68991,14.93963
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 Biancavilla and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at 4 Archi in Milo, 13 km by car.
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