Sicily · Hiking

Vallone Petrazzi (Platani-Lavinaio)

0.7 mi
one way
4 ft
climb
2,959 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Vallone Petrazzi (Platani-Lavinaio) is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 2,700 ft and 2,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Tarderia. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Cicirello, Monte Po and Monte Ilice. Cascata dell'Acquarocca is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mons Gibel Camping Park is within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vallone Petrazzi (Platani-Lavinaio) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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