Sentiero Monte Minardo 710 to Rifugio Zampini
Adrano, Bronte · about 45 min by car from Catania
The walk
4.7 km out-and-back walk between Adrano and Bronte, up to Rifugio Zampini, 155 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1259 and 1346 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at San Giorgio e il Drago in Randazzo (15.8 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 45 min (32 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
37.74574,14.89421
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 Adrano and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at San Giorgio e il Drago in Randazzo, 16 km by car.
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