Argimusco and Bosco di Malabotta Trekking - ME

December 06/07, 2025
A weekend immersed in ancient forests, megaliths, and charming villages. Two days dedicated to exploring the Argimusco plateau, known as the “Sicilian Stonehenge,” and the Bosco di Malabotta, one of the oldest and most evocative natural areas on the island. The experience will be completed by a visit to Montalbano Elicona, voted the “Most Beautiful Village in Italy” in 2015.

Participation Fee

• € 60,00 – Includes guide service, accident insurance, and excursion organization.
  (For insurance purposes, please provide your full name, residential address, and tax code upon registration).

Other expenses

• € 70,00 – Includes 1 night in a B&B with half-board (breakfast and dinner), accommodation in double/triple rooms, and dinner at a restaurant.
• Single room supplement: € 30,00.

Not included: travel by car (round trip), packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday, and any unspecified extra expenses.

Logistics

• Travel: own car.
• Meeting point: Saturday, December 06 at 10:00 AM – SS 116, Trattoria Don Santo (Bivio Favoscuro, 4 km before Floresta).
  Google Maps location
• End of excursion: Sunday, December 07 at 5:00 PM – Bosco di Malabotta.
• Maximum number of participants: 15.
• Nights: overnight stay in a B&B in Montalbano Elicona.
• Meals: packed lunches; dinner at a restaurant.
• Difficulty: moderate.

Trekking details

• Saturday: approx. 4 hours of walking (including breaks and visit to Montalbano Elicona).
• Sunday: approx. 6 hours of walking (including breaks).
• Routes: loop trails, on dirt tracks, marked paths, and urban routes.

Recommended gear
Trekking clothing and shoes, long trousers, hat, trekking poles, k-way (rain jacket), waterproof jacket, sweater, water bottle (1.5 l), shower sandals, and personal toiletries.

Itinerary
Saturday, December 06 – Rocche dell’Argimusco and visit to Montalbano Elicona
Meeting with the group at 10:00 AM at the meeting point. We will continue by car to the Rocche dell’Argimusco, a panoramic plateau offering views of Etna, the Nebrodi, the Peloritani, and two of the three seas surrounding Sicily. Among the megaliths, shaped by time into evocative forms, we will enjoy a fascinating journey rich in history and legends.
In the afternoon, we will visit the village of Montalbano Elicona, with its medieval alleys and Aragonese castle.
In the evening, a traditional dinner at an agriturismo and overnight stay in a B&B.

Stage details:

• Walking time: approx. 4 hours (including breaks).
• Lunch: packed.
• Difficulty: moderate.

Sunday, December 07 – Bosco di Malabotta
A day dedicated to hiking in the Bosco di Malabotta Nature Reserve, one of the oldest forests in Sicily, characterized by great environmental and ecological diversity. We will walk among oaks, Turkey oaks, and holm oaks in an unspoiled environment of extraordinary beauty.
The activity is scheduled to end at 5:00 PM.

Stage details:

• Walking time: approx. 6 hours (including breaks).
• Lunch: packed.
• Difficulty: moderate.

Important notes:
The itinerary may be subject to changes in case of adverse weather conditions. A few days before departure, participants will receive final useful information via email/WhatsApp.

Bookings

📞 328 7484939
📧 [email protected]
AIGAE Guides: Salvatore and Javier Marletta
📞 333 4987946 / 328 7484939
🌐 www.ciaotrekking.com