The Madonie National Park, known as the Sicilian Alps, offers a remote wilderness experience with its rich biodiversity and historical significance. Visitors can enjoy the serene landscape filled with golden eagles, stags, and rare orchids, particularly in spring and autumn. Established in 1989 and recognized by UNESCO, the park spans 40,000 hectares and features geological wonders alongside unique flora and fauna. The park's historic trails, like the Via dei Frati, provide a glimpse into the area's rich cultural heritage, making it an excellent destination for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty.
The Madonie national park, also known as the Sicilian Alps, is home to 200 million-year-old rocks, rare plants and a rich diversity of wildlife.
In search of wilderness and solitude, the Madonie offers a serene escape and boasts the largest holly trees globally and 65 orchid varieties.
Created in 1989, the 40,000 hectare park was recognized by UNESCO for its incredible biodiversity and geological significance, marking it as possibly the richest in the Mediterranean.
Our route follows a restored 166km trail, The Way of the Friars, reflecting the historical richness of the Madonie, once home to notorious mafia strongholds.
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