Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Cuccio, Palermo
Sicily
Monte Cuccio (1,050 m) is the highest point of the Palermo mountains rising immediately behind the city. The walk from Bellolampo reaches a limestone ridge above the smog with views of the Conca d'Oro (Golden Shell) plain, the Norman cathedral of Monreale below, and Ustica island 60 km offshore on clear days.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
October – May
Highlights
- Conca d'Oro panorama
- Monreale Norman cathedral below
- Ustica island on clear days
With your dog
Rocky limestone; dogs on leash.
