Santo Stefano Quisquina to Portella Cicala (trail 905A)
Santo Stefano Quisquina · about 1 h 20 min by car from Palermo
The walk
7.4 km out-and-back walk near Santo Stefano Quisquina, up to Portella Cicala, 415 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 962 and 1152 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Baronia della Pietra (7.4 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Palermo: about 1 h 20 min (54 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
37.63045,13.48794
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
Baronia della Pietra
Alessandria della Rocca · 7.4 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 Santo Stefano Quisquina and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Ginger People&Food in Agrigento, 38 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Baronia della Pietra, 7.4 km from the trail.
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