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Rifugio Piano dei Grilli, Italy: what it is and when to go
Rifugio Piano dei Grilli is a mountain hut in Italy (Catania), at 1,167 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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
- Mountain hut · Hiking
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,167 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 35 km as the crow flies
- Website
- etnaedintorni.it
- Run by
- A.S.C.D. Etna E Dintorni
- Coordinates
- 37.74576, 14.87092
What it is and where
Rifugio Piano dei Grilli is a mountain hut in Italy (Catania), at 1,167 m above sea level.
It is in Catania, where this site lists 69 more places to see, 33 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.74576, 14.87092; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- A.S.C.D. Etna E Dintorni
It is one of the Hiking 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 Rifugio Piano dei Grilli is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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.
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
- Monte LeporelloMountain in Italy5.4 km
- Bronte Railway MuseumItalian railway museum5.5 km
- Rifugio della GalvarinaMountains · Hiking7.1 km
- Rifugio di Monte PalestraMountains · Hiking7.2 km
- Rifugio Monte ScavoMountains · Hiking7.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Tour du Mont Blanc: long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Margherita Hut: mountain hut located on the Signalkuppe of Monte Rosa in the Alps
- Antonio Locatelli Hut: mountain refuge in South Tyrol, Italy
Every Italy place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rifugio Piano dei Grilli?
It is a mountain hut in Italy.
When is the best time to visit Rifugio Piano dei Grilli?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Rifugio Piano dei Grilli?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 35 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 Monte Leporello, Bronte Railway Museum, Rifugio della Galvarina. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Catania69 places to see in and around Catania, Italy: Catania, Castello Ursino, Acireale Cathedral. Best time: March to June and September to October.
- Hiking3761 places for hiking in Italy, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by al
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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