Salina — Monte Fossa delle Felci
The roof of the Aeolians: 962 metres, with fern and chestnut forest accompanying you almost to the summit. The only Aeolian climb you can do in summer without cooking.
- Difficulty
- Medio
- Duration
- 4 h round trip
- Elevation gain
- 960 m
- Altitude
- 962 m
- Season
- All year
Where you start
The classic start is the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Terzito at Valdichiesa, in the saddle between the two mountains. From there the trail climbs at a steady gradient inside the Nature Reserve. A longer alternative starts from Santa Marina Salina.
What you see
At the top, if the air is clear, the full arc: Lipari and Vulcano to the south, Panarea and Stromboli to the east, Filicudi and Alicudi to the west, and Etna on the Sicilian horizon. The best viewpoint isn't the exact summit but the clearing just below it, on the south side.
Practical note
It's a reserve: no fires, no foraging, dogs on a lead. In autumn the undergrowth is damp and chestnut leaves make the steep descents slippery.
Stay in Capo d'Orlando
A base in the centre — and everything else becomes a day trip.
The port for the Aeolians is 45 minutes away, the Nebrodi right behind. Breakfast served early for dawn departures.
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