Discover Etna’s Altomontana ring with a wild ride on two wheels
Excursion Cycling to the top + Altomontana
Discover Etna’s Altomontana ring with a wild ride on two wheels
The dirt path starts at 10:30 AM, it takes place between ancient craters and recent lava flows, please reach the meeting point 30 minutes before.
Once you reach the upper point, you can admire an extraordinary view: the summit craters of Etna, the Ionian Sea and the Valle del Bove.
The descent will take place along a sandy track down to 1700 m a.s.l., where our guide will take you to the first stage of the Altomontana circuit.
Visiting Etna on a mountain bike is a unique experience that will give you the chance to see uncontaminated landscapes, among lava flow rocks and old craters, passing through oaks and pine trees woods.
From November to March, bike tours will only be offered as private experiences, upon request, and may be unavailable due to weather conditions.
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
- Sport shoes
- Water
- Fruit or protein snack
- Certified MTB guide
- Full suspended e-Bike (150 mm)
- helmet rental
SPD pedals on request.
All that is not specified under “the cost includes”
6 hours
Meeting point
Departure from hotel/restaurant Rifugio Sapienza at 10:00 AM
Climb
E-bike route up to 2,500 m a.s.l.
Overlook
Path to the Bove Valley and panoramic view
Descent
Descent by e-bike to 1,700 m a.s.l.
Altomontana circuit
The second path will start from Piano Vetore 1,700 m asl
Stops
Stop at Galvarina and Poggio la caccia shelters
Lava flow cave
Visit of the cave of Monte Nunziata
Return
At the initial meeting place
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