Fodor's Expert Review Piano Battaglia

Located in the geographical heart of the Parco delle Madonie about a half-hour north of Petralia Sottana, the hamlet of Piano Battaglia makes a good day trip for anyone hoping to have a true mountain experience. This is where locals, particularly from Palermo, come to enjoy the mountains, whether it's skiing in the winter or picnicking in the summer. At the town's Fun Park, you can choose from any number of summer and winter activities, including snow tubing, sleighing, skiing, mountain biking, and hiking excursions.