Monte Rabione Bike Itinerary

Monte Rabione Bike Itinerary

Experience: Folklore, Nature, Landscapes

Route: outdoor, loop

Km: 32,5

Duration: from 3h to 6h

Difficulty: for experts

Terrain: mixed (dirt + asphalt)

Route suitable: bicycle

Ascent / Elevation gain: 1478

Descent / Elevation loss: 1478

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From Piazza Umberto I in Serradifalco, head out keeping it behind you on the right, along Via delle Miniere.

Continuing north, on the left you can spot Lake Soprano with its nature reserve. At the crossroads, turn left onto the SP46 (Serradifalco–Rabbione), then turn right after about 1.5 km, taking the SP37 (Serradifalco–Bosco Mine). Stay on this provincial road for about 2.5 km and then continue on the SP38 (San Cataldo–Mussomeli), weaving along the boundary between the municipalities of Serradifalco and San Cataldo, parallel to the Stincone stream. In the valley, the landscape becomes increasingly barren and wild, opening toward the Salito River. After about 6 km, turn left toward Torretta–Montedoro on the SP41 (Montedoro–Raineri). Continue surrounded by spectacular grasslands for about 8 km, passing two farmhouses, until reaching a crossroads with a shrine, then turn left toward Caltanissetta.

You are now back on the SP46, which you leave after less than 2 km by turning right near an abandoned house, entering the wilder section of the route. Keeping always to the right, you circle Monte Rabione and descend into the valley until reaching a crossing over the Gallo d’Oro River. At this point, continue until you reach the SP41 and turn immediately left before the olive grove, onto a dirt road (which at first looks like a paved lot). From here, you re-enter the municipality of Serradifalco and reach another crossing of the Gallo d’Oro River. After the Agliastretto district, turn left until you intercept the SP101, cross it, and continue east along Via Palmeri to return to your starting point.

The stages of the itinerary

 
Remembrance Park - Umberto I
Remembrance Park - Umberto I
The proposal to erect a monument to the Fallen in war dates back to March 17, 1923, signed by the then Mayor, Lawyer Gasparino Cacciatore.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the most decorated church in Delia and the one that preserves the greatest number of works of art inside.
Oriented Nature Reserve Lake Soprano
Oriented Nature Reserve Lake Soprano
Just a short distance from the center of Serradifalco, Lake Soprano – also known as Lake Cuba – is a true treasure chest of biodiversity and a rare example of a wetland environment in inland Sicily.
 

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