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Pizzo Canna & Fra Paolo Valley Trek: A Wild Loop in the Madonie Mountains

Petralia Sottana, Palermo · Sicilia•1 day•Hiking · 1,800 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Palermo, Sicilia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
Pizzo Canna & Fra Paolo Valley Trek: A Wild Loop in the Madonie Mountains
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Pizzo Canna in the Madonie

In the heart of the Madonie Park, in Sicily, there exists a trek that seems light years away from the best-known Mediterranean landscapes: a wild loop that connects the Vallone Fra Paolo, the Cresta della Quacella, the Pizzo Canna and the evocative Vallone della Madonna degli Angeli.

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

The experience

This itinerary is perfect for Guidders who want to discover a different Sicily, more mountainous, authentic and surprising. You'll walk through beech forests, deep valleys and open ridges, with views that stretch to the Tyrrhenian Sea on clear days.

The circular route allows you to experience completely different environments: from the silent ascent of the Vallone Fra Paolo, to the conquest of Pizzo Canna – one of the highest peaks of the Madonie – up to the panoramic crossing of the Quacella.

It is not just an excursion, but an immersive experience in one of the most fascinating and least predictable territories of Sicily.

If you want to discover the true mountain soul of Sicily, this is the trek to experience together with the Guidders.

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 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Recommended age 18+
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
+14 Guiddy points
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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+
455 m D+ · 8 km · 7 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 7 h and 455 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
✓Guided tour
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
455 m
Max altitude
1,800 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
7 h
Day
8 km · D+ 455 m · 7 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Trailhead and Parking, Sp54, 90027 Petralia Sottana città metropolitana di Palermo, 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
09:30PARKING
Trailhead and Parking
Starting Point
10:30SUMMIT
Pizzo Canna: Conquer this iconic peak!
Pizzo Canna: basking in the sun on its inviting southern slopes. Here, nature transforms within meters, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors, scents, and moods that capture the essence of the changing seasons.
12:00VIEWPOINT
Junction for the Quacella Trail
We'll leave the main trail for a stretch to reach the spectacular Quacella Ridge: a truly unique and almost surreal landscape… they even call it the Dolomites of Sicily!
12:30VIEWPOINT
Quacella Ridge Traverse
Here, we'll take time to enjoy our packed lunch, surrounded by breathtaking views. Silence, fresh air, and wide-open horizons.
15:00VIEWPOINT
Fra Paolo Valley
We'll continue our trek through the Fra Paolo Valley, passing through beech forests bursting with vibrant green and the explosion of spring colors all around us. A gentle finale, surrounded by the rebirth of nature and the sight of a magnificent ancient Maple tree.
16:30RETURN
End of Trail
End of the trail

How do you get to Petralia Sottana? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

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

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Fabio, a nature guide, and I work in Sicily. The Madonie, the Nebrodi and north-western Sicily are like home to me: I know them in the seasons few people know them in, and they're the places I most enjoy taking anyone who doesn't expect them to look like this. I'm affiliated with Federescursionismo Sicilia, an association recognised by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, which trains guides to international standards every year. Come with me and you'll find a Sicily that isn't on the postcards: woods, ridges and silence. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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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 7 h with 455 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 3 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.
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Pizzo Canna & Fra Paolo Valley Trek: A Wild Loop in the Madonie Mountains

Pizzo Canna & Fra Paolo Valley Trek: A Wild Loop in the Madonie Mountains

Petralia Sottana, (PA) · Sicilia
1 day · Hiking · 1,800 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
455 m
Max altitude
1,800 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+14
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Pizzo Canna in the Madonie

In the heart of the Madonie Park, in Sicily, there exists a trek that seems light years away from the best-known Mediterranean landscapes: a wild loop that connects the Vallone Fra Paolo, the Cresta della Quacella, the Pizzo Canna and the evocative Vallone della Madonna degli Angeli.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

This itinerary is perfect for Guidders who want to discover a different Sicily, more mountainous, authentic and surprising. You'll walk through beech forests, deep valleys and open ridges, with views that stretch to the Tyrrhenian Sea on clear days.

The circular route allows you to experience completely different environments: from the silent ascent of the Vallone Fra Paolo, to the conquest of Pizzo Canna – one of the highest peaks of the Madonie – up to the panoramic crossing of the Quacella.

It is not just an excursion, but an immersive experience in one of the most fascinating and least predictable territories of Sicily.

If you want to discover the true mountain soul of Sicily, this is the trek to experience together with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
455 m D+ · 8 km · 7 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 7 h and 455 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
✓Guided tour
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 9:30Trailhead and Parking
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30PARKING
Trailhead and Parking
Starting Point
10:30SUMMIT
Pizzo Canna: Conquer this iconic peak!
Pizzo Canna: basking in the sun on its inviting southern slopes. Here, nature transforms within meters, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors, scents, and moods that capture the essence of the changing seasons.
12:00VIEWPOINT
Junction for the Quacella Trail
We'll leave the main trail for a stretch to reach the spectacular Quacella Ridge: a truly unique and almost surreal landscape… they even call it the Dolomites of Sicily!
12:30VIEWPOINT
Quacella Ridge Traverse
Here, we'll take time to enjoy our packed lunch, surrounded by breathtaking views. Silence, fresh air, and wide-open horizons.
15:00VIEWPOINT
Fra Paolo Valley
We'll continue our trek through the Fra Paolo Valley, passing through beech forests bursting with vibrant green and the explosion of spring colors all around us. A gentle finale, surrounded by the rebirth of nature and the sight of a magnificent ancient Maple tree.
16:30RETURN
End of Trail
End of the trail

How do you get to Petralia Sottana? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Binoculars
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Fabio G.
Fabio G.
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Fabio, a nature guide, and I work in Sicily. The Madonie, the Nebrodi and north-western Sicily are like home to me: I know them in the seasons few people know them in, and they're the places I most enjoy taking anyone who doesn't expect them to look like this. I'm affiliated with Federescursionismo Sicilia, an association recognised by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, which trains guides to international standards every year. Come with me and you'll find a Sicily that isn't on the postcards: woods, ridges and silence. 🥾 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 7 h with 455 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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