Sicily · Hiking

Timparossa-Grotta del Gelo

A 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy.

1.1 mi
one way
335 ft
climb
6,010 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Timparossa-Grotta del Gelo is a 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 5,890 ft and 6,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 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 gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Passopisciaro, about 4.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Collabasso, Monte Santa Maria and Monte Nero. There are 5 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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