Monte Nero/2002
Monte Nero/2002
Trail for all types of hiking, rich of craters and ancient and recent lava flows. The departure from Piano Provenzana, gives a very charming view on 2002 eruption area. The “bottoniera” craters near the tourist station and the imposing Monte Nero, are a perfect setting that ranges from Nebrodi to Taormina and Calabria. Do not miss a visit to the RifugioTimparossa and fracture of 1923.
DISTANCE:
7 Km
ALTITUDE:
+/- 500 m
ICONOGRAPHY:
Photo Monte Nero
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