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Excursion Etna Cycling to the Top + summit craters
The excursion begins at 10:00 at Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza and unfolds along one of the most spectacular routes of Europe’s highest active volcano.
Starting from an altitude of 1,900 meters, you will ride through a unique landscape made of ancient craters, recent lava flows and lunar scenery that tells the eruptive history of Mount Etna. Reaching 2,700 meters, our certified guides will lead you to breathtaking panoramic viewpoints, where you can admire the summit craters, the Ionian Sea, and the majestic Valle del Bove — one of the most fascinating natural amphitheaters in the world.
From here, a guided trek with a volcanological guide begins, leading from 2,900 meters up to the summit craters at 3,345 meters above sea level, where you can experience the power and energy of the volcano up close.
The descent follows a fun sandy trail surrounded by stunning scenery, eventually returning to the starting point.
NB: The maximum altitude reached may vary without prior notice depending on current regulations in place at the time of the excursion.
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: Approximately 6–7 hours
Etna Cycling to the Top
Excursion Etna Cycling to the Top + gravity
By activating this option, the descent along the sandy track will include thrilling enduro single-trails, covering a total of 1,700 meters of downhill elevation.
A mechanized lift will bring you back to the starting meeting point.
Level: Difficult
Requirements: Previous experience on enduro trails
From November to March, bike tours will only be offered as private experiences, upon request, and may be unavailable due to weather conditions.
Excursion Cycling to the top + Altomontana
Continue the tour with a descent down to 1,700 meters, then proceed along the first section of the Etna Altomontana trail.
This route offers the opportunity to admire pristine landscapes, ancient lava flows, and extinct craters, while passing through forests of oak and pine trees. At the end, return to the original meeting point.
Difficulty: Moderate
From November to March, bike tours will only be offered as private experiences, upon request, and may be unavailable due to weather conditions.
Excursion Etna Cycling to the Top + summit craters
If you wish to reach the summit areas, activate this option. You will take part in a trekking experience led by a volcanologist, starting at 2,900 meters and reaching the summit craters at 3,345 meters above sea level, allowing you to witness up close the power and energy of the volcano.
Note: The actual altitude reached may vary without notice, depending on the regulations in effect at the time of the excursion.
Difficulty: Medium
Tennis shoes / Water / Fruit or protein snack
- Certified MTB guide
- e-Bike full suspended and helmet rental
- Volcanological guide
SPD pedals on request.
- Hotel pick-up (on request)
- All that is not specified under “the cost includes”
6/7 hours
Meeting point
At the hotel/ restaurant Rifugio Sapienza at 9:00
Climb
E-bike route up to 2,500 m
Arrival at an altitude of 2.900m
E-bike route to Torre del Filosofo
Summit craters
Trekking from 2,900 m to 3,345 m with volcanological guide
Descent to 2,900 m
The first part of the descent will be on foot
Descent to 1,900 m
The second part of the descent will be by e-bike.
Return
The tour will end at the initial meeting place
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