Sentiero Monte Fossa delle Felci - Val di Chiesa
- 1.4 mi
- one way
- 1,440 ft
- climb
- 2,470 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentiero Monte Fossa delle Felci - Val di Chiesa is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy. It runs between about 1,060 ft and 2,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,440 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Leni, about 14 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Lazzaro, Monte Terrione and Monte Fossa delle Felci. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentiero Monte Fossa delle Felci - Val di Chiesa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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