The trail stretches along a forest road, along the base of Monte Minardo from the East, for a stretch of about 2700 m almost flat. The route allows the connection between trails 708 and 710. (Sources: Parco dell'Etna)
OSM map layer · LineString
37.73, 14.87 · rel 7844265
37.73, 14.87 · rel 7844265
Monte Minardo
3,4 km from Case Bosco Prato Fiorito to Rifugio Piano dei Grilli through alpine terrain and mountains.
Case Bosco Prato Fiorito
→
Rifugio Piano dei Grilli
linear
3,4km
Distance
+130m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
2× cave
Monte Minardo
summit ·
293 m off route
3,4 km
100%
Grotta di Monte Inchiuso
cave ·
340 m off route
3,4 km
100%
Grotta di Monte Minardo 1174 m.
cave ·
478 m off route
3,4 km
100%
Monte Inchiuso
summit ·
498 m off route
3,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Monte Minardo is 3.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monte Minardo takes approximately 52 min to complete.
No, Monte Minardo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Case Bosco Prato Fiorito to Rifugio Piano dei Grilli. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monte Minardo starts at Case Bosco Prato Fiorito.
Monte Minardo is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Monte Minardo is maintained and managed by Parco dell'Etna.