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Saturday Hike and Chestnut Picking Saturday Hike and Chestnut Picking
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Saturday Hike and Chestnut Picking

Join us for an exciting autumn hike on Etna, immersed in the season's warm colors and the tradition of chestnut picking!

We will walk through the chestnut groves of Etna, enjoying breathtaking views and spending a day in the open air, surrounded by nature and local traditions. For this occasion, we will be guests of Mr. Tomarchio, a chestnut grower and producer who also grows cherries in the summer: he will welcome us and guide us through the picking experience directly on his land.

An authentic and respectful way to get to know the territory, meet those who take care of it, and discover one of the most characteristic traditions of the Etna autumn up close.

Also suitable for families with children: A perfect experience for both adults and little ones! Children can have fun picking chestnuts, exploring the trails, and learning about nature.

Day programme

Saturday 24 October
Meeting point

Saturday, October 24th at 09:00 AM in Milo, Via Etnea, in front of the church of Sant’Andrea.

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End of the hike

05:00 PM, return to the starting point.

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 October 22nd or when the group is full.

The guides for this hike

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.
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.
Paolo Costanzo
Paolo Costanzo AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 380 4747532 WhatsApp Guida Ambientale Escursionistica AIGAE, è un viaggiatore curioso e un grande appassionato di natura. L'esperienza di volontariato in Ecuador e i viaggi tra Asia e America Latina hanno rafforzato il suo desiderio di conoscere luoghi, persone e culture diverse. Ama condividere il cammino con gli altri, perché crede che ogni escursione sia un'opportunità per rallentare, osservare e tornare a casa con qualcosa in più.

Fancy walking with us? Write to us to book or for any information.

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