Trekking Routes

Valle del Lupo Venture

Our Valle del Lupo venture begins a 10-minute drive from the resort. It’s 4km and covers a variety of terrains. Discover the magical medieval Castello di Poggiodiana, along with the Valle del Lupo and the Verdura River that surround it. Find a house built into the rock face near the beginning of the trek, dating back to September 1877, as engraved in the stone. Continue walking down the valley until you reach the Verdura River, where you’ll find the end of the Luna family’s escape route with a secret staircase. Continue walking through the river until you reach the water bridge. Water treading was one of Kneipp’s therapies. End the trek up at the castle, learning about the grandeur of how the Count and Countess lived. From the castle, you can see Verdura Resort, and you might even spot a wild goat.

Caltabellotta Hike

Caltabellotta emerges in the middle of rocky cliffs; it has breathtaking views and is full of ancient ruins. With this exciting climb, you’ll eventually reach this historic hill-town. Start this 4km trek by challenging your legs with a climb up the first peak. Once you reach the top, you’ll be able to see views of inland Sicily on one side and views towards Africa on the other.  Make your way down the first peak before climbing up the next peak. This next stage is beautifully shaded by pine trees. After a hard trek, you’ll reach the top part of Caltabellotta. Here, you’ll see what still stands of the Norman Castle, with its Torre Normanna.  Once you pass the castle you’ll reach the Cathedral. This was originally a mosque built in 890AD. Further up, you can visit the sacrificial altars, before finishing the trek.

Escursione lungo il Fiume Platani e Capo Bianco

Ripercorri le orme di Ercole e del Re Minosse con questa entusiasmante escursione. Partendo dai boschi della riserva naturale di Sciacca, il percorso segue il fiume Platani, anticamente conosciuto come Halycus, fino alle sue foci. Dal punto panoramico posizionato sul tratto più elevato del fiume sarà possibile osservare uccelli in volo come i cavalieri d'Italia e i falchi e ammirare la bellissima spiaggia che si estende più in basso.

Arrampicandosi sulla falesia di Capo Bianco: uno sperone di roccia bianca a strapiombo sul mare, si arriva al sito archeologico di Eraclea Minoa. Esplora questo antico insediamento e ammira il suo maestoso teatro greco che si affaccia sul Mediterraneo. Qui potrete anche visitare un museo che custodisce magnifici reperti archeologici del quarto secolo a. C. e statue di divinità siciliane. Prima di ripartire scendi verso la foce del fiume dove potrai fare una sosta per rilassarti.