The Three Hills Tour - Monte Arcibessi

November 05, 2017
For a hiker, spending time outdoors, fully immersed in nature, brings a profound sense of harmony to the mind. And when our minds are in harmony, our bodies benefit too. This new experience is all about a mutual exchange with nature and the surrounding landscapes. These are places where walking becomes history, and where history leaves its mark; the paths of the past are the trails we walk today. We’ve decided to connect the highest peaks of the Iblei in three stages, starting from the lowest, Monte Arcibessi, moving on to Monte Casale, and concluding with Monte Lauro. We will have the chance to discover, in the most "natural" way possible, places where nature, history, traditions, local communities, and agriculture are inextricably linked. In this context, there is little more to add, except that across the Iblei—from the highest peak, Monte Lauro, all the way down to the Monti Climiti—every single stone tells a story of the hard work, labor, and traditional crafts of our region.

Fee: € 10.00 for a single session or € 25.00 for all three stages. Includes guide service, RCT insurance, and organization.
Costs do not include: packed lunch and fuel expenses for travel.
Travel: own car.
Meals: packed lunch.
Loop trails: walking time: approx. 5 hours, forest tracks, marked and unmarked paths.
Difficulty: moderate.
Required equipment: trekking clothing, small backpack, k-way (rain jacket), hiking boots, hat, sweater, waterproof jacket, 1.5 liters of water.
Guides: Salvatore Marletta – [email protected] – 3334987946; Salvatore Nicosia - [email protected] – 333/7447419
Collaboration: Vito Cutrone - [email protected] – 368/7348961; Sylvana Myburg – [email protected] – 3335841574

PROGRAM

 November 05, 2017 – MONTE ARCIBESSI
The walk along this hill will wind through ancient "trazzere" (traditional shepherd paths) that once led from the summit to the "ciuse" (enclosed fields), places of work, trade, and expansion. We will follow an ideological path passing by the Iblei "niviere" (ancient snow pits) and the "Ciccio Pecora" tunnels, before returning to our starting point at the highest part of the hill. We will complete a loop trail of about 5 hours with a moderate difficulty level. Please wear clothing and gear suitable for an autumn hike.
Meeting point: Sunday 05/11/2017 at 09:00 AM - At the junction to the left between the turnoff for Monterosso Almo on the SP10 Ragusa-Chiaramonte Gulfi road and the Ristorante Antica Stazione.
End of hike: 04:30 PM at the same starting point.

November 19, 2017 – MONTE CASALE
History teaches us that sometimes nothing lasts forever; even the sturdiest walls crumble before the power of nature. This is, in short, what happened to the village that once stood here: Kasmene.
The ruins and remains still visible in some sections bear witness to the passage of an ancient civilization. Today's walk will be set against this backdrop, and we will delight our hiker spirits with fascinating passages and natural landscapes.
We will complete a loop trail of about 5 hours with a moderate difficulty level. Please wear clothing and gear suitable for an autumn hike.
Meeting point: Sunday 19/11/2017 at 08:30 AM in front of the municipal stadium of Monterosso Almo (parking available in front of the stadium).
End of hike: 04:30 PM at the same starting point.

December 17, 2017 – MONTE LAURO
Volcanoes, with their immense power, have always fascinated humanity. Monte Lauro, with its gentle slopes, is part of an underwater volcanic complex. Often called the quintessential peak of the Iblei, it holds treasures of ancient history within its territory. Its beauty, beyond the natural, lies in the charm of still-pristine places and the stories and legends lived here. Through a loop trail, we will have the chance to spend a healthy day immersed in the Iblei nature, contemplating our autumn-winter landscape.
We will complete a loop trail of about 5 hours with a moderate difficulty level. Please wear clothing and gear suitable for an autumn hike.
Meeting point: Sunday 17/12/2017 at 08:30 AM in front of the municipal stadium of Monterosso Almo (parking available in front of the stadium).
End of hike: 04:30 PM at the same starting point.