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Priolo|Belvedere Loop


A road cycling route starting from Melilli

Experience the exhilarating climb up to Belvedere from Priolo Gargallo

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Embark on a challenging and exhilarating cycling adventure starting in Priolo Gargallo. This route takes you through diverse landscapes and vibrant towns. The steep ascent up to Belvedere offers breathtaking views that are worth the effort. With a high difficulty level, this route is ideal for experienced cyclists looking for a thrilling challenge. Highlights include the picturesque town of Cassibile, the ancient site of Avola Antica, and the thermal springs in Canicattini Bagni.

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106 km
1632 m
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Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Melilli City center
Melilli: Charming town with scenic roads for road and gravel cycling.
Melilli is a small town located in Sicily, Italy. From a cyclist's perspective, Melilli offers some beautiful countryside roads and scenic views. The routes in and around Melilli are mainly flat and rolling terrain, making it a suitable destination for road cyclists as well as gravel cyclists. The town itself has some charming streets and historic buildings to explore. As for tourism, Melilli is not a well-known tourist destination but it can serve as a base for exploring the nearby cities and towns such as Syracuse and Catania. Overall, Melilli provides a pleasant cycling experience and can be enjoyed by cyclists of all levels.
Priolo GargalloTown
Explore Priolo Gargallo, a lively town with a rich history and charming streets.
BelvedereVillage
Make a stop at Belvedere, the highest point on the route, for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
CassibileVillage
Discover Cassibile, a historic town known for its olive groves and natural beauty.
Cozzo Pironco437 mPeak
Cozzo Pironco offers stunning vistas of the Sicilian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea.
Avola AnticaHamlet
Visit the ancient ruins of Avola Antica and immerse yourself in Sicilian history.
Canicattini BagniVillage
Relax and rejuvenate at Canicattini Bagni, a renowned spa town famous for its thermal springs.
Cugno Case Vecchie462 mPeak
Cugno Case Vecchie is a charming village with narrow streets and traditional Sicilian houses.
Cozzo Ferrante249 mPeak
Cozzo Ferrante offers magnificent views and is a perfect spot for a scenic break.
Cozzo San Mauro487 mPeak
Cozzo San Mauro is a must-see highlight with breathtaking panoramic views.
Finish: Melilli City center
Melilli: Charming town with scenic roads for road and gravel cycling.

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