📷 Andreadipiazza, Public domainPiano Battaglia
Petralia Sottana, Italy
A high upland in the Madonie mountains at about 1,600 m, with beech woods, walks and a small ski area. The roads up are narrow and twisty.
Piano Battaglia is a high plateau in the Madonie mountains at about 1,600 m, in the area between Petralia Sottana, Polizzi Generosa and Isnello. It lies at the foot of the massif’s highest peaks, which include Pizzo Carbonara. Woods, pastures and karst formations stretch all around, and trails lead through beech forests and across broad upland plains.
In summer the area is good for hiking and horse riding. In winter it is the only ski area in western Sicily with lifts and pistes; cross-country skiing and ski touring are also possible, depending on snow conditions. The best-known piste is the “Battaglietta”. Hiking is therefore best in the snow-free months, and skiing only when there is enough snow.
- Nearest town
- Petralia Sottana, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.8740, 14.0270
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Sources
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Agricampeggio Gole di TiberioCampsite13 km from Piano BattagliaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping Costa PonenteCampsite18 km from Piano BattagliaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Praia MareCampsite18 km from Piano BattagliaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Roccella MareCampsite19 km from Piano BattagliaTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Rais GerbiCampsite20 km from Piano BattagliaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Lo ScoglioCampsite23 km from Piano BattagliaTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Piano Battaglia?
Piano Battaglia is in Petralia Sottana, Italy, at GPS 37.8740, 14.0270. It is about 8 km from Castelbuono.
Can you camp near Piano Battaglia?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Agricampeggio Gole di Tiberio, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Piano Battaglia?
Piano Battaglia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Inland Sicily: mosaics, majolica and the Madonie.
What is there to see near Piano Battaglia?
Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Romana del Casale (63 km), Morgantina (63 km), Monreale Cathedral (68 km) and Valle dei Templi (76 km).
When is the best time to visit Piano Battaglia?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)