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Donkey Back - Philosopher's Tower

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    A very exciting and scenic loop trail. The route is challenging but well worth it. Bring sun cream and headgear and plenty of water. Much of the route is free of trees and shade and there are no water sources.

    moderate
    Distance 13.1 km
    5:16 h
    1,078 m
    1,073 m
    2,873 m
    1,838 m

    Starting near the Sapienza hut, we ascend along the wonderful donkey's back path (if necessary, we can make a small diversion from the path to visit the nearby Pythagoras Cave), until we reach the panoramic ridge overlooking the Bove valley. One ascends along this ridge until arriving at the foot of the mound. From here, we continue on to the Cisternazza crater and the Barbagallo craters of 2001 to reach the base point of Torre del Filosofo. We return by following the route along the cable car and passing by the Sapienza refuge before returning to the car park.

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    2,873 m
    Lowest point
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    37.701338, 15.014950
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    37°42'04.8"N 15°00'53.8"E
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    33S 501317 4172678
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    July 11, 2025
    Aurelio Di Franco
    Ciao. No. Non ci sono rifugi
    July 11, 2025
    Qh American
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    ciao grazie,io lo farei a cavallo,senza non e possibile

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    Ciao! Per caso sai com'è il percorso che spunta sulla mappa, che parte vicino alla 13^ foto che hai messo (poco sopra la schiena dell'asino), e che taglia verso sinistra verso i monti calcarazzi? è percorribile?

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.1 km
    Duration
    5:16 h
    Ascent
    1,078 m
    Descent
    1,073 m
    Highest point
    2,873 m
    Lowest point
    1,838 m
    Round trip

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