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Patriarchs' Trail – Volturi Peak loop from Contrada Fradaro

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Montalbano Elicona

Patriarchs' Trail – Volturi Peak loop from Contrada Fradaro

Moderate

4.7

(37)

120

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Patriarchs' Trail – Volturi Peak loop from Contrada Fradaro

02:31

8.48km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Malabotta

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1

440 m

Forest trail in the Bosco di Malabotta Nature Reserve

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Very beautiful forest. Easy to commit.

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2

1.18 km

Portella di Croce Mancina

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This beautiful picnic area is located right next to the Croce Mancina gate, a pass at an altitude of 1,241 meters. Here, even in the height of summer, you can breathe the fresh air of the forest.

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1.88 km

Patriarchs' Trail

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4

2.05 km

Volturi Peak

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This place is always open and is a stop on the famous Path of the Patriarchs. Basic trekking equipment is recommended.

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5

2.41 km

Malabotta Forest

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Oriented reserve with gigantic patriarchs. Truly wonderful

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3.63 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

7.59 km

Beautiful road immersed in the greenery of the Malabotta Wood.

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8.48 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

301 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

301 m

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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14°C

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Comments

August 15, 2024,Sentiero dei Patriarchi - Bosco di Malabotta
You can leave your car in the parking area, if free. There are two equipped areas, one with a table and a bench, the other with more tables. The route is 90% in the shade, easy.

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