Dolomites of Sicily — Madonie, Cefalù & Palermo
Description
The Madonie Mountains are Sicily's answer to the Dolomites — jagged limestone peaks, high villages, and roads that twist through all of it.
This trip blends all three disciplines: road, gravel, and hiking. Smooth tarmac up the passes one hour; white limestone tracks through the olive groves the next. On foot, we hike ridgelines that feel like a miniature Dolomites — crossing 22 villages over the week.
Then we drop from the mountains to the sea — the medieval town of Cefalù, its Norman cathedral rising over the water — sail the Tyrrhenian coast, and roll into Palermo.
It's not a road trip. It's not a gravel trip. It's all of it — ride, hike, sail, eat, repeat.
Full itinerary coming soon.
Flying In
Fly in airport: PMO = Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino
When best to arrive: Between 8am - 2 pm
Extra Nights: We offer extra nights for an additional cost. Send us an email to info@qunafa.travel after booking, and we will arrange an extra night for you.
Flying Out
Fly out airport: PMO = Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino
When best to leave: Anytime after 11 am
Itinerary | August 19th - August 26th
Day 1 & 2: Arrival in Palermo, transfer to Madonie Mountains
- Arrival day will be focused on introductions, settling into accomadatiopn and setting up our bikes to prepare for the week ahead.
- Depending on your arrival time, we can arrange for a short warm-up ride in the afternoon/evening.
Day 2: Madonie Mountains
- After breakfast, we will start our ride through the beautiful Madonie Mountains.
- The route will depend on your cycling preferences, but we can stop at some of the picturesque towns and villages along the way.
We typically offer rides with an average distance of 35-55 miles, If you're looking for a more intense ride, we can certainly accommodate that as well.
Day 3 & 4: Downhill to Cefalù
- We will ride from Madonie Mountains to Cefalù, a charming seaside town located on the northern coast of Sicily.
- After checking in to our accommodations, we can explore the town and enjoy some local seafood.
Day 4: Cefalù
- We will spend the day cycling around Cefalù and the surrounding area.
- There will be opportunities to ride up into the hills for some spectacular views, or to ride along the coast for a refreshing sea breeze.
Day 5 & 6: Palermo
- We will tranfer from Cefalù to Palermo, and start riding from Palermo to spend the day cycling surrounding area and venture into nearby mountains.
Day 6: Palermo
- We will spend half day will be sailing
- After explore the historic city center and its many landmarks, including the famous cathedral and the Palace of the Normans.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, we will arrange transportation to the airport
What is included?
- Airport pick-up on August 20th and airport drop-off on August 27th
- Accommodations
- Luggage Transfers
- All Dinners
- All Breakfast
- SAG Support
- Bicycle
- Bike Jersey
- Guide
What is NOT included?
- Airfare to/from Sicily, Italy
- Travel visa (see FAQ)
- Airport transfers outside of itinerary dates
- All Lunches
- Travel Insurance
- Pedals
- Shoes
Any questions about flights and transfers? The Qunafa team is here for you. Send us an email to info@qunafa.travel
The information provided is subject to change without prior notice.
