Between the "Burramaci" and the "Bafarano" - Crossing the Irminio

October 15, 2017
Among the most active streams feeding the Irminio river are the Burramaci and the Bafarano. With their seasonal nature, they have carved their course for centuries through a stunning Iblei canyon, gently and gracefully shaping the white limestone to create a year-round microclimate that fosters the growth of typical spring vegetables. Our footsteps will wander through this marvelous place, where the abundant winter rains have fed these streams, making their role as tributaries to the Santa Rosalia dam clearly visible. We will continue our walk to reach the entry point of the Irminio, passing by the Bafarano bridge and climbing up through a valley that falls within a forest track, arriving at the Mania houses, located near our starting point. Finally, the silence of these places and the sounds of spring will accompany us on this early spring Sunday.

Fee: € 10,00, includes guide service, RCT insurance, and organization.
Expenses not included: packed lunch and fuel costs for travel.
Meeting point: Sunday at 9:00 AM, at the junction for Monterosso Almo on the SP10 Ragusa–Chiaramonte Gulfi road (near the l’Antica Stazione restaurant).
End of excursion: 5:30 PM at the same starting point.
Travel: own car
Difficulty: moderate.
Lunch: packed.
Loop trail: 5 hours of walking – Trails, mule tracks, historic royal paths (regie trazzere), and forest roads.
Required equipment: trekking clothing (layered dressing recommended), small backpack, rain poncho (k-way), hiking boots, waterproof jacket, hat, sweater, 1.5 liters of water.
Guide: Salvatore Nicosia. Collaborator Vito Cutrone: contact 333 7447419 - 368 7348961
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