Monte Cammarata Trail

A trail in the heart of the Sicani Mountains

The Monte Cammarata Trail is one of the most anticipated events in the Sicilian trail running calendar. It takes place in Cammarata, a small village perched in the province of Agrigento, at the foot of Mount Cammarata, the highest peak in the Sicani Mountains. The race leads athletes along paths immersed in woods, beech forests, and clearings, featuring challenging climbs, steep descents, and panoramic stretches that offer sweeping views over inland Sicily.

A technical and selective course

The main route measures approximately 20 km with over 1,180 meters of positive elevation gain: a varied and technical course, perfect for those seeking a true mountain challenge. Over the years, the event has also introduced shorter distances and non-competitive trials, ranging from a gentle walk-trail to the Bimbo & Family Trail, designed to introduce children and families to running in nature. The start and finish lines are located in the upper part of the village, near the sanctuary of Santa Maria Cacciapensieri.

Part of the Trail Sicilia Challenge circuit

The event is organized as part of the Trail Sicilia Challenge, the circuit that brings together the island's main trail races, and is listed among the UTMB Index Races, the international qualification system linked to the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. For participants, this means testing themselves on a certified track and accumulating points valid for major global trail events.

Cammarata and the Sicani Mountains

Running in Cammarata means discovering a lesser-known corner of Sicily: a mountain landscape made of forests, springs, and ancient paths, far from the most beaten tourist tracks. The Monte Cammarata Nature Reserve and the views over the Sicani provide the perfect backdrop for a day of sport and celebration, traditionally concluding with an awards ceremony and a pasta party in the village.

A day of sport and community

• Competitive trail running race of approximately 20 km
• Shorter, non-competitive trials (walk-trail, family)
• Refreshment points along the route and final pasta party
• Natural setting of the Sicani Mountains, in the province of Agrigento