Monte Scuderi

Monte Scuderi is a peak in the Peloritani range in northeastern Sicily with a flat rocky summit. The top provides views across to both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas on opposite sides.

The mountain served as a strategic point since ancient times in northeastern Sicily with settlement remains still visible today. Its height and views made it valuable for people who lived in earlier periods.

The name comes from shepherds who once grazed their flocks here, a memory still alive in how locals talk about the place. People in the region recall this pastoral history when they mention the mountain.

Several hiking routes lead to the summit from different starting towns like Itala and Alì, with paths of varying difficulty. It helps to check which route you plan to take, as the trails differ quite a bit in what they demand.

A geological crack in the mountain rock is connected by locals to a religious event that lives on in local tradition. This link shows how a natural feature becomes part of the stories people tell about their mountain.