Milo, Sant’Alfio and the Hundred-Horse Chestnut on e-bikes

Level of difficulty:
Duration:
2 hours
Starting from
€65
Guided
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History and glimpses of Etna landscape blend in this two-hour bike tour, suitable for everybody and set around the villages on the east side of the volcano.

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.
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Description

We’ll start our bike tour by cycling on a secondary street that passes through the hamlet of Praino, home to Franco Battiato’s iconic residency of Villa Grazia. While descending we will be able to spot the town of Sant’Alfio in the distance, surrounded by vineyards and woods all the way down to the sea. Once we reach the center of Sant’Alfio we’re greeted by the Mother Church, known for its façade made entirely of lava stone. A short uphill section will then lead us to the majestic Hundred-Horse Chestnut, one of the oldest trees in Europe, rich in history and ancient legends. Back on our bikes, we’ll resume our ride on the provincial road, with a wonderful view of Mount Etna opening up in front of us. One final descent, suspended between the volcanic landscape and the Ionian Sea, will lead us back to Milo.

Extra Info

Time: 2 hours

Distance: 17 km with 450 metres of ascent

Level: easy (on e-bikes)

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

Season: all year round

Price includes the following:

  • E-bike rental (professional bikes with disk brakes, tubeless wheelset, air suspension fork, Shimano groupset etc.)
  • Bike accessories (helmet, water bottle, repair kit)
  • Qualified MTB guide (Italian and English)

 

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!
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