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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
Tough
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Start: Melilli City centerMelilli: 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.7 km
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Priolo GargalloTownExplore Priolo Gargallo, a lively town with a rich history and charming streets.
16 km
16 km
BelvedereVillageMake a stop at Belvedere, the highest point on the route, for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
34 km
34 km
CassibileVillageDiscover Cassibile, a historic town known for its olive groves and natural beauty.
51 km
51 km
Cozzo Pironco437 mPeakCozzo Pironco offers stunning vistas of the Sicilian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea.
52 km
52 km
Avola AnticaHamletVisit the ancient ruins of Avola Antica and immerse yourself in Sicilian history.
72 km
72 km
Canicattini BagniVillageRelax and rejuvenate at Canicattini Bagni, a renowned spa town famous for its thermal springs.
75 km
75 km
Cugno Case Vecchie462 mPeakCugno Case Vecchie is a charming village with narrow streets and traditional Sicilian houses.
91 km
91 km
Cozzo Ferrante249 mPeakCozzo Ferrante offers magnificent views and is a perfect spot for a scenic break.
99 km
99 km
Cozzo San Mauro487 mPeakCozzo San Mauro is a must-see highlight with breathtaking panoramic views.
106 km
106 km
Finish: Melilli City centerMelilli: Charming town with scenic roads for road and gravel cycling.
Cycling routes from Melilli:
Melilli - Monte Carrubba Loop Priolo|Belvedere Loop Melilli - Monte Cugni Loop Melilli - Motta Sant'Anastasia Loop Melilli - Monte Pancali Loop Melilli to Monte Cugni Road Cycling Route Monte Cavallaro Loop Melilli - Carlentini Loop Melilli - Palazzolo Acreide Loop The Magnificent Sicilian Challenge
Cycling routes nearby:
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![Image of Solarino](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/solarino-3.webp)
![Image of Villasmundo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/villasmundo-4.webp)
![Image of Sortino](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/sortino-5.webp)
![Image of Augusta](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/augusta-5.webp)
![Image of Floridia](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/floridia-5.webp)
![Image of Città Giardino](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/citta-giardino-4.webp)
![Image of Belvedere](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/belvedere-4.webp)
![Image of Carlentini](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/italy/sicilia/carlentini-3.webp)