Rocche del Crasto – Sun Mountain Hut loop from Pado

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Rocche del Crasto – Sun Mountain Hut loop from Pado

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Rocche del Crasto – Sun Mountain Hut loop from Pado

03:38

11.0km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.64 km for 252 m

After 4.96 km for 100 m

After 5.13 km for 166 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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4.98 km

Rocche del Crasto

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Rocche del Crasto are a particular type of rocks belonging to the Mesozoic era, really beautiful to look at!

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5.56 km

The Rifugio del Sole is a small and ancient shepherd's cottage built in stone located in the Nebrodi park. It is immersed in an alpine landscape and from here you can admire the panorama that ranges from the Nebrodi peaks to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands.

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5.60 km

Campsite Plateau in Parco dei Nebrodi

Highlight • Rest Area

Next to the Rifugio del Sole there is this plateau, partly covered by rock formations that shelter from the wind, where you can set up a tent and light a small fire if the conditions are right. This, given that at the Rifugio del Sole you cannot bivouac as it is private property.

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End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

1.43 km

352 m

324 m

195 m

134 m

Surfaces

8.75 km

1.43 km

352 m

324 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

16°C

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2025,Rocche del Crasto e Rifugio del Sole - giro ad anello da Portella Gazzana nel Parco dei Nebrodi

Guys, unfortunately, the route that immediately descends... and then climbs back up at km 3, which goes for 1.5 km up the rock, is impassable due to thick brambles that obstruct the path. So, I reversed the route, avoiding that descent, preferring to return the way we came up. Too bad... but you'd need a machete... I've already been through …

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