Il Giro dell’Etna with e-bike

Level of difficulty:
Duration:
5 hours
Starting from
€115
Guided
‐
€75
Self-guided
Information and bookings

Il Giro dell’Etna, ride on the highest active volcano in Europe. Experience the lava and the forests that grow on it. A must for mountain bikers.

Guided
Bike tour with our qualified ITA/ENG guides, to get the best of your mountain bike experience. Costs are per person based on a minimum of 4 people per group, in two double rooms when included.
Self-guided
Independent, free to take your time and enjoy the bike experience at a pace that suits you. Follow an accurate GPS track to discover the delights of your bike ride. Costs are per person based on a minimum of 4 people per group, in two double rooms when included.
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Description

On this day, we’ll explore the Mt Etna national park on mountain bikes.

We’ll start our ride on the southern slopes of the volcano, near the Rifugio Sapienza, and then ride along the famous Pista Altomontana (high mountain track) with its lava rock mountain huts, to reach the northern side.  We’ll cross age-old  lava fields which give you an idea of the destructive force of nature on the volcano.

Volcanic ash characterizes the landscape, while the mountain track surface and old lava flows will put both riders and bikes to the test.  We’ll be able to admire and ride over old and more recent lava flows, coming into close contact with “Mungibeddu”, unique to its kind, besides being rich in wild flora and fauna.  We’ll  also ride through the oldest and most splendid pine tree woods on Etna and after seeing the ‘Zappinazzo’, the oldest and most majestic pine tree on Etna, we’ll head for Milo, on the north-eastern slopes, through the famous 10 kilometres single track of the Etna Marathon race.

Il Giro dell’Etna by mountain bike: cycling on an active volcano will be an unforgettable experience!

Extra Info

Time: 4-6 hours

Distance: 63 km with 950 meters of ascent

Level: medium (on e-bikes)

Meeting place: Etna Bike Tours, Corso Italia 11/a, Milo, Province of Catania

Season: from April to December, depending on the snow on the trails

Price includes the following:

  • E-MTB rental (professional bikes with disk brakes, tubeless wheelset, air suspension fork, Yamaha motor, Shimano groupset etc.)
  • Bike accessories (helmet, water bottle, repair kit)
  • Qualified MTB guide (Italian and English)*
  • GPS device with GPS track to follow **
  • Transfer from Milo to excursion starting point

 

What to wear and bring with you:

  • A small backpack/rucksack for your personal items (you can leave this in the van if you don’t want to take it with you during the excursion)
  • Comfortable clothes suitable for biking
  • A change of clothes in case it rains
  • Closed shoes e.g. trainers or biking shoes (no flip-flops or sandals!)
  • Sunglasses & sun cream
  • A camera or smartphone if you want to take pictures
  • A spirit of fun and adventure!

 

* For guided tours

** For self-guided tours

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