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Il Monte Botte Donato da Camigliatello Silano – loop hike in the Parco Nazionale della Sila

Il Monte Botte Donato da Camigliatello Silano – loop hike in the Parco Nazionale della Sila

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Il Monte Botte Donato da Camigliatello Silano – loop hike in the Parco Nazionale della Sila

02:45

48.7km

1,090m

Road cycling

This difficult road cycling loop from Camigliatello Silano takes you through the stunning Parco Nazionale della Sila, known as the "green lung of Calabria." You will cover 30.2 miles (48.7 km) with a significant elevation gain of 3580 feet (1091 metres), typically completed in about 2 hours and 45 minutes.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parco Nazionale della Sila

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

10.2 km

Montescuro Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From here begins the Strada delle pette, in the direction of Lorica. There is no public fountain but a little further up there is the refuge of Monte Scuro, a refreshment bar

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Monte Botte Donato

Highlight • Summit

It is the highest peak of the Sila plateau with its 1928 meters above sea level. It is located halfway between Lake Arvo and Lake Cecita. There are ski lifts for the winter season.

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48.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

3.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

2.32 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 14 July

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Comments

July 25, 2023,Tour

Classic route for those in Sila. Leaving from Moccone, he salutes as far as the Montescuro pass. Continue on the road of the peaks, up and down to Monte Botte Donato where there is a structure where you can eat. All the roads are paved but often have depressions and potholes which are not always visible due to the shade …

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June 15, 2022,Botte Donato Monte Scuro

To get to know the Sila I recommend the road of the peaks. You can leave your car at the Montescuro refuge or at the Monte Botte Donato refuge. By bike, follow the road of the peaks that connects the two refuges. It's paved, small, with a few potholes and depressions. At times, earth and small stones are recommended for …

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