Monte Zoccolaro

Monte Zoccolaro rises to 1739 meters above sea level, offering views over the Valle del Bove and the eastern craters of Mount Etna.

The mountain ranks as the 77th highest peak among 183 summits in Mount Etna and holds the 92nd position among 3534 peaks in Sicily.

A significant cross monument, established in 1948 by priest Salvatore Russo, stands at the summit where annual masses occur every September 14.

The mountain features multiple hiking routes, including a 6.64-kilometer loop tour from Piano del Vescovo with an elevation gain of 480 meters.

From the summit, visitors observe the Valle del Bove's terrain, shaped by centuries of lava flows creating a geological landscape characteristic of Mount Etna.

Elevation above the sea: 1,739 m

GPS coordinates: 37.71446,15.05639

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58