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Hike, breathe, and rejuvenate: hiking and forest bathing among the Ilice di Carrinu's ancient trees.

Milo, Catania · Sicilia•1 day•Hiking · 1,073 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Catania, Sicilia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+12
Hike, breathe, and rejuvenate: hiking and forest bathing among the Ilice di Carrinu's ancient trees.
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The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
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Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Forest bathing at the Ilice di Carrinu

The trail will lead us through evocative woods, where the silence is broken only by the sounds of nature, until we reach one of the largest trees on Mount Etna, the Carrinu Holly Oak.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

During the excursion, we will stop at panoramic viewpoints and alternate moments dedicated to forest bathing, with practices of mindfulness, meditation, and sensory listening.

An experience designed to regenerate body and mind, rediscover the pleasure of slow time, and experience the mountains in an authentic and conscious way.

A journey that is not measured in kilometers, but in sensations, presence, and well-being.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 2 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+12 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
256 m D+ · 5 km · 4 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 4 h and 256 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Transport for excursions
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
256 m
Max altitude
1,073 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
4 h
Day
5 km · D+ 256 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 5 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Via Spoto 28, 95010 Milo città metropolitana di Catania, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:30MEETING
Meeting Point
Our journey begins near Borgo Caselle, a small rural gem just a stone's throw from the center of Milo. Picture a cluster of houses nestled together amidst neat vineyards and ancient patches of woodland. It's a timeless place where the atmosphere immediately invites you to slow down and connect with your surroundings. From here, our circular hiking route takes shape, a trek that will gradually lead us into the heart of Mount Etna's natural beauty, one step at a time.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Ilice di Carrinu
This is the largest and oldest holm oak in the entire Mount Etna region. It stands 25 meters tall, boasts a canopy diameter of approximately 30 meters, and has a base circumference of 5 meters. It's estimated to be around 700 years old. The name "Ilice" is a Sicilian dialectal term derived directly from the Latin word "Ilex," which refers specifically to the holm oak, while "Carrinu" is a diminutive of the name Carlo, or Carlino. Local lore tells that the tree takes its name from a shepherd or charcoal burner named Carlo, who lived in a hut nearby and used its imposing crown as shelter and a landmark in the vast woodland area. Others say he was the owner of the land on which the tree stands.
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Pagghiaru
"During our trek, we'll stop at a *pagghiaru*, one of the ancient pastoral shelters that dot the slopes of Mount Etna. Built entirely from lava stone, with its characteristic conical roof of wood and branches, this small structure tells a story of centuries of rural and pastoral life. Shepherds once found refuge, rest, and silence here after long days spent in the fields and forests. Stepping inside a *pagghiaru* is like taking a leap into the past, experiencing firsthand a precious historical and cultural heritage, deeply intertwined with the Etnean landscape and the authentic relationship between humanity and the volcano."

How do you get to Milo? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Yoga mat
REQUIRED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Orazio V.
Orazio V.
· 2 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Orazio, an environmental hiking guide and a Forest Bathing instructor. I love my own land, Sicily, and I love passing that passion on: it's the reason I chose to guide people rather than walk alone. My hikes are made of a few simple ingredients: discovery, respect and professionalism. Nothing else is needed — and taking away the surplus leaves more room for what you actually see. In one phrase, I consider myself a builder of memories. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Reviews

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 256 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 2 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Ibex
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Hike, breathe, and rejuvenate: hiking and forest bathing among the Ilice di Carrinu's ancient trees.

Hike, breathe, and rejuvenate: hiking and forest bathing among the Ilice di Carrinu's ancient trees.

Milo, (CT) · Sicilia
1 day · Hiking · 1,073 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
256 m
Max altitude
1,073 m
Distance
5 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+12
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Forest bathing at the Ilice di Carrinu

The trail will lead us through evocative woods, where the silence is broken only by the sounds of nature, until we reach one of the largest trees on Mount Etna, the Carrinu Holly Oak.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

During the excursion, we will stop at panoramic viewpoints and alternate moments dedicated to forest bathing, with practices of mindfulness, meditation, and sensory listening.

An experience designed to regenerate body and mind, rediscover the pleasure of slow time, and experience the mountains in an authentic and conscious way.

A journey that is not measured in kilometers, but in sensations, presence, and well-being.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
256 m D+ · 5 km · 4 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 4 h and 256 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Transport for excursions

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 5 km
Meeting point 9:30Milo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting Point
Our journey begins near Borgo Caselle, a small rural gem just a stone's throw from the center of Milo. Picture a cluster of houses nestled together amidst neat vineyards and ancient patches of woodland. It's a timeless place where the atmosphere immediately invites you to slow down and connect with your surroundings. From here, our circular hiking route takes shape, a trek that will gradually lead us into the heart of Mount Etna's natural beauty, one step at a time.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Ilice di Carrinu
This is the largest and oldest holm oak in the entire Mount Etna region. It stands 25 meters tall, boasts a canopy diameter of approximately 30 meters, and has a base circumference of 5 meters. It's estimated to be around 700 years old. The name "Ilice" is a Sicilian dialectal term derived directly from the Latin word "Ilex," which refers specifically to the holm oak, while "Carrinu" is a diminutive of the name Carlo, or Carlino. Local lore tells that the tree takes its name from a shepherd or charcoal burner named Carlo, who lived in a hut nearby and used its imposing crown as shelter and a landmark in the vast woodland area. Others say he was the owner of the land on which the tree stands.
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Pagghiaru
"During our trek, we'll stop at a *pagghiaru*, one of the ancient pastoral shelters that dot the slopes of Mount Etna. Built entirely from lava stone, with its characteristic conical roof of wood and branches, this small structure tells a story of centuries of rural and pastoral life. Shepherds once found refuge, rest, and silence here after long days spent in the fields and forests. Stepping inside a *pagghiaru* is like taking a leap into the past, experiencing firsthand a precious historical and cultural heritage, deeply intertwined with the Etnean landscape and the authentic relationship between humanity and the volcano."

How do you get to Milo? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Long pants
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Yoga mat
REQUIRED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Orazio V.
Orazio V.
2 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Orazio, an environmental hiking guide and a Forest Bathing instructor. I love my own land, Sicily, and I love passing that passion on: it's the reason I chose to guide people rather than walk alone. My hikes are made of a few simple ingredients: discovery, respect and professionalism. Nothing else is needed — and taking away the surplus leaves more room for what you actually see. In one phrase, I consider myself a builder of memories. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 256 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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