Place to visit
Mount Soro, Italy: what it is and when to go
Mount Soro is a summit (Monte Soro) in Italy (Messina), at 1,847 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Monte Soro
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,847 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 61 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.9321, 14.69497
What it is and where
Mount Soro is a summit (Monte Soro) in Italy (Messina), at 1,847 m above sea level. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Messina, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 2.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.9321, 14.69497; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 61 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Soro is September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,847 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:39
- FebBetter not10:35
- MarBetter not11:42
- AprBetter not12:59
- MayBetter not14:03
- JunPossible14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible10:59
- NovBetter not9:54
- DecBetter not9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August, October |
| Mountains | September | June to August, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Soro has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Case Nespolo - Rifugio ForestaleHiking2.2 km
- Bivacco TaddaritaHiking2.8 km
- Pizzo degli AngeliSummit3.9 km
- Bivacco PileciHiking4.4 km
- Case MangalavitiMountains · Hiking7.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Monte Vesubio: Volcano
- Etna: Volcano
- Mont Blanc: Summit
- Etschquelle - Sorgente dell'Adige
- Stromboli: Volcano
- Phlegraean Fields
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Soro?
It is a summit (Monte Soro in the local language) in Italy. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Soro?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,847 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Mount Soro?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 61 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Case Nespolo - Rifugio Forestale, Bivacco Taddarita, Pizzo degli Angeli. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Messina19 places to see in and around Messina, Italy: Mount Soro, Castello dei Nelson, Pizzo degli Angeli. Best time: April to June, September to October.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Monte Vesubio to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June, September to October. Each with its own season by altitude a
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mount Soro on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.