Monte Arcibessi | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
Coordinates | 37°01′49″N14°43′00″E / 37.03028°N 14.71667°E Coordinates: 37°01′49″N14°43′00″E / 37.03028°N 14.71667°E |
Geography | |
Location | Province of Ragusa, Italy |
Parent range | Hyblaean Mountains |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | mountain walk from the road at Chiaramonte Gulfi. |
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