2020 - During Corona, Sicily was the only green spot in Europe. Avoid the maffia when you start in Catania. Follow some dirt tracks towards Regalbuto and get of your bike for the 25% climb near Enna. It's not easy finding wild campsites as most properties and shacks are locked and fenced. Get adapted to Sicilian dinner times that start around 20:00 PM. Don't forget
to catch a Mediteranean dip enjoy all pasta's you can eat.
HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRIP
Catania - Regalbuto - Enna - Montedore - Quisquina - Sambuca - Ribera - Agrigento - Licata - Gela - Caltagirone - Palagonia - Lentini - Catania
BEST TIME
As summer time is bloody hot, enjoy the mild temperatures of April/may or September/October. Average temperatures around 22°C , little rain and moderate night suitable for outdoor camping.
CAMPING
We found no property, shack or house that was not fenced or locked. Take your little tent and be creative to pitch it. We looked for hotels or houses under construction, olive gardens, ...
SUPPLIES
There is water in every town, but be prepared to climb as every town is on top of a hill ! Between 14:00 and 19:00 PM there is no food to be found in rural area's. Sicilians get start working early at 07:00 and open their business until 22:00 PM
BIKEPACKING SICILY DIVIDE
RIDABLE
85 %
PEAK
936 m
DIFFICULTY
9300 Hm
DAYS
6
DISTANCE
543 Km
