Randonnée della Val D'Anapo

High difficulty route Vizzini - Monterosso Almo - Giarratana - Monte Lauro - Sortino. High difficulty route about 170 km with 2700 meters of elevation. A valid alternative to the Randonée route. Suitable for prepared cyclists, in addition to the beautiful climbs of Buscemi and Ferla, it crosses into the province of Catania reaching Vizzini and the province of Ragusa passing through the villages of Monterosso Almo and Giarratana with spectacular landscapes typical of the Ragusa countryside. Also noteworthy is the climb to Monte Lauro at 1000 meters above sea level (where the main Sicilian rivers arise including the ANAPO). From there it descends to Sortino, a charming panorama nestled in the perfection of dry stone walls that border the road and the Pantalica Necropolis reserve. From Sortino, it continues towards Melilli to face the suggestive Salita della Scala 1.6 km long with an average gradient of 7%, at the beginning of this ascent you can see the famous S. Antonio stone quarry. Subsequently, enchanted by the panorama of this Syracuse Taormina, it returns to Sortino to descend skirting the necropolis along the technical and panoramic descent of Fusco (camera recommended). Many of these sections were crossed during the GranFondo "Trofeo Pantalica - NO Doping" for amateurs and the professional race Trofeo Pantalica. The GranFondo "Trofeo Pantalica - NO Doping" will take place next year!