Rifugio Piano dei Grilli (1167 m s.l.m.)

Piano dei Grilli is the Base Point for Hike no. 6 in Parco dell’Etna. It can be reached directly from the town of Bronte, using a road paved in lava rock, which ends in a gate that marks the beginning of the state property where motorised vehicles are prohibited. The area in front of the gate, at 1156 metres, is the barracks owned by the Municipality of Bronte, now a refuge thanks to the contribution of a private association, which offers refreshments. This is the start of the Trail 710, which, at the end of its route, arrives at the Altomontana Path (Trail 701).

Area: 33S

Coordinates: 488663E – 4177616N