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Half-day Madonie Hike to Piano Pomo’s Giant Hollies
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Non-refundable
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Overview
This guided hiking tour will help you really enjoy what makes the Madonie Natural Park so unique: its extraordinary biodiversity and its surprising geology. Together with our passionate guides, you will appreciate and understand so much more than on a walk your own. Your stay in the Madonie will become the highlight of your holiday in Sicily!
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the bar La Forgia del Gusto in Castelbuono. From there you will follow the guide with your own car until the departure point of the trail, which is higher in altitude.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This hike is the perfect excursion to discover the amazing nature of the Madonie Mountains in a few hours.
We'll walk through an area of the Madonie Park rich in huge, monumental trees. There are uncharacteristically large oaks, maple trees and beech trees, but one species stands out from the others…
Our main stop, Piano Pomo (1,400m), is in a truly extraordinary place: an entire wood of giant hollies, comprised of more than 100 trees. These gargantuan holly trees reach nearly 20m high and are several centuries old. You will discover together with our nature guide how such a place can exist and why it is so special.
We will also relax at the nearby pagliaio (shepherd's hut) and enjoy some local biscuits.
We will then reach Cozzo Luminario (1,512m): here, we will enjoy amazing panoramic views over the mountains and the coast. On clear days, we can even see as far as Mount Etna.
Along the trail, you will be able to observe many interesting plants and rare endemic species. On your way, you will also cross paths with some of the Madonie Mountains’ inhabitants: birds, fallow deer, butterflies, coleopters, etc.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Madonie Explorers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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