ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte
Messina, Italy
Point-to-point trail in Messina, Italy. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 39.8 mi (64.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,499 ft (1,676 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 40 min
- High point
- 4,226 ft (1,288 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Hut: Rifugio Giusa 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Monumento ai Caduti 19.3 mi (31 km) from start
- Picnic area 21.8 mi (35 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from start
- Peak: I Due Monti 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from start
- Peak: Pizzo della Lite 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from start
- Peak: Pizzo della Casetta 24 mi (38.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 24.1 mi (38.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Polverello 4 25 mi (40.2 km) from start
- Peak: Monti Taffuri 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Taffuri 2 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Taffuri 5 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fontanella Belvedere 29.8 mi (48 km) from start
- Peak: Monte Mancioliva 32 mi (51.5 km) from start
- Shelter 32.5 mi (52.2 km) from start
- Drinking water: Ponticello 38.9 mi (62.6 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fontana del Ruggiu 39.8 mi (64.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Statua di Padre Pio 39.8 mi (64.1 km) from start
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Questions about ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte
How long is ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte is 39.8 mi (64.1 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 40 min. It climbs 5,499 ft (1,676 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,226 ft (1,288 m).
How hard is ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
Parking at the start. 15 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
Drinking water on the way at 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 12.9 mi (20.8 km), 14.4 mi (23.2 km), 14.8 mi (23.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
What can you do on ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
Bar Saitta, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Galati Salumeria, 0 mi (0.1 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for ABT Tappa 40: Montalbano Elicona - Bronte?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap