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CAVAGRANDE DEL CASSIBILE – Into the Heart of the Canyon, trekking up the river
5 JUL 1 day

CAVAGRANDE DEL CASSIBILE – Into the Heart of the Canyon, trekking up the river

Water trekking up the river in the Cassibile canyon

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The Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve is one of the most fascinating places in eastern Sicilia, an extraordinary environment where nature, history, and culture meet. During this excursion, we will hike the canyon trails, admiring the striking rock formations and the lush vegetation that defines this protected area.

The highlights of the day will be a pleasant nature walk and an engaging water trek along the stream. The presence of perennial water has fostered the growth of dense vegetation on the canyon's sheer cliffs, making this environment feel even more pristine and giving you the sensation of being in a place suspended in time.

Highlights

  • Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve
  • Water trekking along the stream
  • Sheer cliffs and lush vegetation
  • Perennial canyon water

Day programme

Sunday 5 July
Approximately 6 hours of hiking (including breaks and swimming), elevation gain +250 m, with crossings along the riverbed.
Meeting point

Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM — Esso gas station Noto, Contrada Pianette, 96017 Noto (SR)

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End of the hike

Approximately 5:30 PM

Important notes

The itinerary may change in the event of adverse natural conditions: in that case an alternative route will be proposed. A few days before the hike you will receive a message with the latest useful information.

Registration closes on July 3rd or when the group is full.

The guides for this hike

Javier Marletta
Javier Marletta AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 328 7484939 WhatsApp Cresciuto nel mondo dell'escursionismo, è Guida Ambientale Escursionistica AIGAE e parla fluentemente spagnolo. Ama le escursioni più impegnative, ma soprattutto trasmettere la passione per la montagna a chi si avvicina al trekking per la prima volta. Nei viaggi apprezza il clima di condivisione e le amicizie che nascono nel gruppo.
Salvatore Marletta
Salvatore Marletta AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 333 4987946 WhatsApp Cresciuto tra le colline Chiaramontane, ha trasformato la passione per la natura e la montagna nel suo lavoro. Guida AIGAE e Istruttore di Nordic Walking, accompagna escursionisti in Sicilia, in Italia e all'estero, promuovendo un turismo responsabile e autentico.

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