Capra d'Oro and the Last Flight (RG)

April 16, 2023
Our hike starts from the historic center of Ragusa Ibla. We will follow mule tracks that lead us to the hills opposite, where we will take in the sweeping views of the landscape below and the valleys of Ragusa that flow into the Irminio river. We will begin by walking along the dirt road following the San Leonardo stream until we reach the Irminio river. From there, we will take a 'regia trazzera' (an ancient royal path), once used by our grandparents to reach Contrada Sant’Icono and the hamlet of Frigentini. Walking along the ridge and admiring Ibla from the opposite side, we will reach Torre Bussello, passing by Capra D’Oro, before descending towards the iron bridge to complete our loop. Capra d’Oro is a site known for various legends and stories, such as that of the aeronaut Henri Blondeau, dating back to 1890 and recounted in the book “L’ultimo volo di Blondeau” (Prof. G. Cultrera).

Highlights: Views of Ibla, the magnificent spring nature.
Fee: € 15.00 - Includes guide services, accident insurance, and excursion organization. For insurance purposes, we kindly ask you to send us your: full name and tax code (codice fiscale).
Not included: travel to and from the meeting point.
Meeting point: Sunday 16/04/2023 at 09:00 AM at the Largo San Paolo parking lot in Ragusa Ibla. Click the link below for the Google location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7KoK7v5YQ2FdwSBAA
End of hike: 04:30 PM
Route: marked and unmarked trails, forest tracks, and ancient paths.
Travel: own car.
Difficulty: Medium.
Required equipment: hiking clothing, small backpack, hiking boots, trekking poles, hat, sweater, waterproof jacket, and 1.5 liters of water.
Guides: Salvatore Nicosia – 3337447419.
Email: [email protected];
www.ciaotrekking.com