Discover Tre Croci: Giubino, Garibaldi and the nature trail

In Tre Croci, historical traces, religious traditions and a manageable nature trail come together. Colle Tre Croci is 523 metres high and was formerly called Giubino. This gives the area a distinct setting for days when you want to discover culture and then explore on foot or by bicycle. When you choose a holiday apartment in Tre Croci, you can make the preferred rhythm of your trip the focus: historic sites, a procession in early July or a route with views of the mountains, valley and cork oak groves.

Holiday apartment in Tre Croci between culture and history

The building history of Colle Tre Croci reflects several changes. The original chapel was replaced in the 18th century by a small church, whose remains are still visible. The Santuario di Maria SS. di Giubino stands on the northern slope of Colle Tre Croci, on a plateau opposite the ruins of ancient Segesta. The history of the Santuario di Maria SS. di Giubino dates back to 1495.

The annual cycle is also connected with this place. At the beginning of July, the image of Maria SS. di Giubino is carried in a procession every year; on the following Sunday, the feast of Maria SS. di Giubino is celebrated. When planning your stay, you can therefore take a cultural event into account alongside the permanently visible remains of the former church.

Memories of Garibaldi around Tre Croci

On the morning of 16 May 1860, Giuseppe Garibaldi used Tre Croci to survey the surrounding area and assess the route to Palermo. On the summit of Tre Croci, a large stone erected by local citizens in 1909 commemorates the place from which Giuseppe Garibaldi observed the surroundings.

Nature trail, cycling route and sweeping views

The country road to the Angimbè biotope begins at the northern bypass of Calatafimi-Segesta and follows an unpaved track halfway up the slopes of Monte Tre Croci. At kilometre 4.0, a path branches off to a forestry tower, which can be reached on foot or by bicycle. The route to the Angimbè biotope offers sweeping views of Monte Bonifato di Alcamo, the valley descending towards Gibellina and Camporeale, and the cork oak groves of Angimbè.

The small pass between the two summits of Monte Tre Croci and Roccazzedda can be reached by car; afterwards, the vehicle must be parked and the journey continued on foot. The nature trail can be completed entirely on foot or by bicycle. The nature trail over the two small mountains north of Calatafimi-Segesta is short, very easy to walk and has no excessive climbs. This allows you to choose between a short loop, a longer section of the route and the detour to the forestry tower.

The right location for planning your trip

When choosing your holiday apartment in Tre Croci, your preferred daily schedule can serve as a guide. If history is important to you, make the Santuario di Maria SS. di Giubino, the visible church remains and the stone on the summit the focus of your exploration. If you want the day to focus more on activity, the nature trail, the detour to the forestry tower and the views along the route to the Angimbè biotope take centre stage.

Further destinations for planning your trip: Marettimo, Selinunte, Custonaci, Castelluzzo, Gibellina, Pantelleria, Salaparuta, Valderice.

To the main travel overview: Trapani.