Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Lauro, Monti Iblei
Sicily
Monte Lauro (986 m) is the old volcanic centre from which the black lava of the Iblei plateau flowed. Tracks climb through cork oak and pasture from Buccheri or Cassaro to the grassy top, from where the eye runs over the whole south-east — Etna to the north, the Ragusa tableland and the sea to the south.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
October – May
Parking · Free
Free parking in Buccheri or at the forest gate on the Monte Lauro road.
Water
Fountains in Buccheri; the summit is dry.
Highlights
- Highest summit of the Monti Iblei
- Old volcanic cone with cork oak
- View from Etna to the Ragusa coast
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the open summit away from grazing and the antennas.
