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Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8

26,0 km from Grammichele to Militello Val di Catania through alpine terrain and mountains.

Grammichele Militello Val di Catania linear
26,0km Distance
+485m Ascent
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded Pilgrimage route

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Tappa nell’entroterra catanese, tra Mineo e Militello ricca di elementi naturali e riserve, tra cui il Bosco Marineo, il torrende Caldo e il monte Calvario dopo i quali si apre la vista di Militello. Sullo sfondo, l’Etna, compagno fisso del cammino

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03 · 7 points along the route

What will you encounter?

summit ruins monument
Monte Calvario summit · 147 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Riparo sottoroccia ruins · 266 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Monumento ai Caduti monument · 290 m off route 0,0 km 0%
527.0 summit · 304 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Parco archeologico Santa Maria la Vetere ruins · 376 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Poggio Croce summit · 403 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Antico abitato rupestre ruins · 489 m off route 0,0 km 0%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +485 m descent −590 m
0 km 13,0 km 26,0 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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

Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8 is 26.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8 takes approximately 6h 29min to complete.
No, Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Grammichele to Militello Val di Catania. Plan ahead for return transport.
Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8 starts at Grammichele.
Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Via Francigena Fabaria - Tappa 8 is maintained and managed by Vie Francigene di Sicilia.
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