Ciao2026 sulle Madonie

Tuesday, December 29th – Arrival and sunset trek

Arrival at Rifugio Marini, check-in, and preparation for the first hike of our weekend. In the late afternoon, we will set off for a walk through the mountain landscapes of the Madonie, finishing our route at night, guided by our headlamps, to experience the magic of the mountains under the stars.

Wednesday, December 30th – Monte San Salvatore

We will take on one of the most scenic routes in the Madonie, winding through beech forests and high-altitude environments up to the summit of Monte San Salvatore, one of the most imposing peaks in the massif. A hike filled with nature, panoramic views, and silence, as we discover the mountainous heart of Sicilia.

Thursday, December 31st – Pizzo Carbonara and New Year's Eve party

We will set off from Piano Battaglia to reach Pizzo Carbonara, the highest peak in the Madonie and the second highest in Sicilia after Etna. The trail, with an elevation gain of about 420 meters, crosses beech forests and environments rich in biodiversity. From the summit, on clear days, the view stretches across the Tyrrhenian Sea and the surrounding mountains. In the evening, we will return to Rifugio Marini to celebrate the arrival of the new year together with a big party.

Friday, January 1st – A final farewell to the Madonie

One of the most evocative routes in the Madonie, passing through Laghetto Mandria del Conte, Vallone Giumenta, and Piano Cervi. The trail traverses diverse environments and a great variety of vegetation, from hawthorn to wild pear, from downy oak to ash, up to the poplars and beech forests at higher altitudes.

In the upper part of the route, between Vallone Giumenta and Piano Cervi, we will enter the heart of the beech forest, walking among imposing trees and typical mountain landscapes. An especially evocative setting in winter, when the nature of the Madonie takes on a cozy and silent atmosphere.