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Pilgrim of the Saint. The Etna-Nebrodi Walk of Saint Nicolò Politi

Downloadable guide · 6 October 2026. This file opens offline. External links require a connection.

Route registered in the Ministry of Tourism catalog. Length and variants should be checked with the route authority.

Route information

Start
Not verified in the available sources
Finish
Not verified in the available sources
Total distance
100 km
Total ascent
Not verified in the available sources
Total descent
Not verified in the available sources

Distances and elevation data depend on the route variant. D+ and D− are total ascent and descent in metres, not slope percentages. Estimates and missing data are indicated in the source.

Places to see along the route

The promoter’s technical sections and alternatives, not consecutive days. The Scafi–Gazzana/Hermitage segment has ambiguous endpoints in the source and has not been assigned. Connecting sections still need verification.

Verified information for this route

Difficulty EE (experienced hikers); recommended periods: April to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November. Waymarks follow the Adrano–Alcara direction; there are river crossings.

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Description, alternatives and contact

Regional presentation

Data del controllo: 2026-10-04

Recorded stages

#Start — Finishkm / D+ / D−Places to see
1Adrano — Bivio Cave del Santo (Aspicuddu)8 km · D+ 450 m · D− undefined m

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2Strada Intraleo — Cave del Santo4 km

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3Cave del Santo — Case Prato Fiorito2.8 km

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4Ingresso Demanio Prato Fiorito — Casermetta Piano dei Grilli4 km · D+ 90 m · D− undefined m

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5Casermetta Piano dei Grilli — Bronte (SS284)7.5 km

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6Bronte (Chiesa San Nicolò) — Lave di Santa Venera (SS120)9.75 km

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7Lave di Santa Venera (SS120) — Castle di Nelson2 km

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8Maniace — Demanio Forestale di Longi6.5 km

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9Maniace — Casa Forestale Canalotto/Barillà9.1 km · D+ 300 m · D− undefined m

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10Casa Forestale Canalotto/Barillà — Portella Scafi8.4 km · D+ 400 m · D− undefined m

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11Portella Gazzana — Eremo di San Nicolò Politi3.5 km

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12Eremo di San Nicolò Politi — Alcara Li Fusi5 km

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Coverage and sources

Available stages may include branches: they do not necessarily constitute a single sequence. Credential, water, accommodations and local services must be confirmed with the manager.

Source · www.ministeroturismo.gov.it

Source · www.vaicoltrekkingsicilia.com

Luggage and practical services

Pilgrim credential

The credential records your stamps and journey. It does not reserve a bed or guarantee free accommodation. Check the current rules with the route operator or the Pilgrim Office before departure.

Current information online

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